On Fri, 15 Aug 2008 03:48:52 -0700 (PDT), Johannes
wrote:

I have to catch a connection in Paris at Gare de l'Est, which is only
a short distance to walk, but I wonder if one can make it in the 45-
minute gap between arrival and departure if my train was delayed.

I would say it's just about OK. 45 minutes is the least I would
allow, though. Other people here may well be less optimistic than I
am, I tend to do things at the last minute!

I've had two late arrivals that I can remember, but all the others
have been perfect. My worst journey was the other way, from Est to
Nord, after a sleeper arrived very late from Zurich.

You could be 20-25 minutes late and still get there anyway. There's
not much to admire on a slow walk!

I would consider:
- do I *have* to get my connecting train (because the ticket requires
it, or there aren't many trains to that destination)?
- do I have a ticket for the whole journey - might help if things go
wrong?
- what is the minimum connection time offered by - if you can make it
work - http://www.voyages-sncf.com ?

Richard.