Paris Gare de l'Est is a short walk or taxi ride from Paris Gare du Nord
Changing from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est is a 7-10 minute walk (wheeled luggage useful here) or a very short taxi ride
Pre-booked taxi
Driver waiting at end of platform
You can change stations in Paris most easily with a pre-booked taxi. The driver waits at the end of the platform holding a card with your name on it.
The vehicles are spacious and can take skis and snowboards (at no extra cost). If your train is delayed (rare) the driver will wait for you. All the drivers speak English.
The drive from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est takes around five minutes in the taxi. You should allow a minimum of 40 minutes in total (i.e. Eurostar arrival to onward train departure) for the change from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est, to be on the safe side, and more if you want to stop for lunch, obviously.
A company that we can recommend is City Airport Transfers (the name belies the fact that they also offer taxi transfers between train stations in Paris). We have used them for personal journeys ourselves, many times, and also in the film below.
City Airport Transfers: Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare de l'Est
Number of passengers
Total cost for the taxi
1-3
35€
4-6
45€
7-8
60€
Book Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare de l'Est transfer online: book online
Want to see what the pre-booked taxi service is like?
We've made a one-minute film about it to show exactly what it is like - and had quite a lot of fun doing it!
(the film shows Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare du Lyon, which is a longer drive than Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare de l'Est)
Certainly a good way of travel for a family or a group of friends. It just makes things very easy.
Taxi rank
The taxi rank at Paris-Est
When you arrive at Paris-Nord on a Eurostar, you can turn right and exit the station (30 metres) and the taxi rank is right there.
Taxis arrive constantly and even when there is a queue, it rarely lasts more than 10 minutes.
The drive from Paris-Nord to Paris Est takes about seven minutes.
The price from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est is 8€ - 10€ per four-person taxi. These can carries skis or snowboards. There is normally a 1€ charge per big piece of luggage.
You should allow about one hour in total for the change from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est, to be on the safe side.
How to walk from Gare du Nord to Paris Gare de l'Est
It's approximate 10 minutes walk between Paris-Nord and Paris-Est
Exit Gare du Nord into the Boulevard de Denain straight ahead, turn left into the Boulevard de Magenta, then left again into the Rue du 8 Mai 1945.
There's an even shorter route, but it involves a flight of stairs, so avoid that. Ask any local to make sure you are headed the right way - everyone is helpful.
You should allow about one hour in total for the change from Paris-Nord to Paris-Est, to be on the safe side.
The Metro (not recommended for this transfer)
The Metro journey between Paris-Nord and Paris-Est is only one stop.
It really isn't worth the bother - better to walk above ground, because by the time you've walked down into the Metro, got the Metro one stop and come up, it would have been just as quick and easy to walk above ground.
Kind of like taking the tube from Covent Garden to Leicester Square (a bit longer, but the same principle).
Restaurants at Paris-Est: Brasserie Flo
Situated: Inside the station Address: 4 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, Cour d’Honneur de la Gare de l’Est, 75010 Paris Cuisine: French Price for a main course: €16 - €30 English spoken: Yes Space to store bags/skis: Yes Reservation: Not required Opening times: 06.30 - 22.30 everyday Website: Phone: 00 33 1 42 05 79 54 Email: brasserieflo-gareest@autogrill.net
Restaurants at Paris-Est: Cafe de l'Est
Cafe de l'Est
Situated: Opposite the station Address: 78, Boulevard de Strasbourg 75010 Paris Cuisine: Traditional Brasserie Price for a main course: €14.50 - €32 English spoken: Yes Space to store bags/skis: Yes Reservation: No Opening times: 06.00 - 01.00 everyday Website: www.cafedelest.com Phone: 00 33 1 46 07 00 94
Restaurants at Paris-Est: Ecu de France
Ecu de France
Situated: Opposite the station Address: 6, rue du 8 Mai 1945 75010 Paris Cuisine: French Price for a main course: €12 - €15 English spoken: Space to store bags/skis: Reservation: Advised Opening times: 06.00 – 22.00 everyday Website: Phone: 00 33 1 40 35 79 12
Restaurants at Paris-Est: La Strasbourgeoise
La Strasbourgeoise
Situated: Opposite the station Address: 5 Rue du 8 Mai 1945, 75010 Paris Cuisine: French Price for a main course: Main courses €14.50 - €33; set menus €24.50 - €30 English spoken: Yes Space to store bags/skis: Yes Reservation: Advised at weekends Opening times: 07.00 - 00.00 everyday Website: Phone: 00 33 1 42 05 20 02
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Cafe de l'Est
Ecu de France
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