Train options
What are the different options for rail travel from the UK to the Alps or Pyrenees? The guide pages below give you an overview of each type of journey.
Eurostar + TGV
Combining a Eurostar with high-speed TGV train gets you to resorts in France, Switzerland and some in Austria too
Eurostar Snow
Eurostar has launched a new service via Lille for winter 2023-24, replacing the direct Ski Train
Eurostar + Intercités de Nuit
A Eurostar to Paris plus an Intercités de Nuit sleeper train means extra ski time
Eurostar Ski Train
The direct Eurostar Ski Train has been replaced by Eurostar's new indirect ski service, called Eurostar Snow
Rail travel to Swiss resorts
Switzerland has some of the finest ski resorts in the Alps and a fabulous train network
Travelski Express
Travelski Express is an all inclusive rail-ski package, from tour operator Travelski, with journeys on Eurostar Snow
Eurostar + NightJet to Austria
Combine a Eurostar with a NightJet sleeper train and you can reach the slopes of Austria, overnight
Eurostar + Alpen Express to Austria
The Alpen Express is paused for 2023-24 winter, while the company searches for new sleeper train rollling stock