Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord

Changing from Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord is easy by using a pre-booked taxi. 

Pre-booked taxi - (the easiest way)

photo:Daniel Elkan Driver waiting at end of platform

You can stations in Paris most easily with a pre-booked taxi. The driver waits at the end of the train 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-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord takes around 15 - 25 minutes by taxi.

The company that we recommend is a British company called Easyairportaxis (obviously you are not being picked up from the train station, not the airport!).

The price for Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord is:

You can book online, or call +44 (0) 203 432 9333 or email them: bookings@easyairporttaxis.com

You should allow about 1.5 - two hours in total (to include Eurostar check-in time) for the change from Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord, to be on the safe side.

Taxi rank

photo:Daniel Elkan The taxi rank at Paris-Austerlitz

When you arrive at Paris-Austerlitz, the taxi rank is directly outside the station.

Taxis arrive constantly, queues are rare and last only a few minutes. 

The price from Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord is 15€ - 20€ per four-person taxi. These can carries skis or snowboards.  There is normally a 1€ charge per big piece of luggage.

The journey from Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord takes 15-25 minutes.

You should allow about 1.5 - two hours in total (to include Eurostar check-in time) for the change from Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord, to be on the safe side.

The Metro (not recommended for this transfer)

photo:Daniel Elkan A sign for the Metro

The Metro journey between Paris-Nord and Paris-Austerlitz takes 20 minutes, with trains running every six minutes. A ticket costs about 2€, and you can save time by buying a carnet of 10 from a Eurostar or TGV cafe-bar. Allow 50 minutes for the transfer in total.

Take Metro Line 5 towards Bobigny-Pablo Picasso (get off at Gare du Nord)

But we wouldn't recommend this way of transferring if you have heavy cases, because you have to go up and down a set of about 15 stairs.

The ticket entry gates on the Metro can be a bit narrow to enter with a wide suitcase. Look for the wide-entry gate, which has a button that you press for it to open.

You should allow about 1.5 - two hours in total (to include Eurostar check-in time) for the change from Paris-Austerlitz to Paris-Nord, to be on the safe side.

Restaurants at Paris-Nord: Terminus Nord

photo:Daniel Elkan Terminus Nord

Situated: Opposite the station

Address: 23, rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris

Cuisine: Brasserie, traditional

Price for a main course: set menus at €21 - €23 for lunch and €25 - €32 for dinner

English spoken: Yes

Space to store bags/skis: Yes

Reservation: Not required

Opening times: 08.00 - 10.30 for breakfast and 11.00 - 23.00

Website: www.terminusnord.com

Restaurants at Paris-Nord: La Maison Blanche

photo:Daniel Elkan La Maison Blanche

Situated: Opposite the station

Address: 21 rue de Dunkerque, 75010 Paris

Cuisine: Brasserie

Price for a main course: €12

English spoken: Yes

Space to store bags/skis: Yes

Reservation: Not required

Opening times: 00.00 - 0.00 everyday

Website:

Phone: 00 33 1 48 78 15 92