Paris-Est to Paris-Nord

Changing from Paris-Est to Paris-Nord is straightforwad either walking (if you've got wheeled luggage) or by using the taxi rank or a pre-booked taxi. 

It's not worth taking the Metro because it is only one short stop.

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 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-Est to Paris-Nord takes around 7 - 10 minutes in the 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-Est to Paris-Nord is:

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

Taxi rank

photo:Daniel Elkan The taxi rank at Paris-Nord

The taxi rank is right outside the station and taxis arrive constantly.

The price from Paris-Est to Paris-Nord is 8€ - 10€ per four-person taxi. These can carries skis or snowboards.  There is normally a 1€ charge per big piece of luggage.

The actual drive only takes 7 - 10 minutes.

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

Walk

                    Walkees..

It's approximate 10 minutes walk between Paris-Est and Paris-Nord

Exit Gare de l'Est and turn right into Rue du 8 Mai 1945. Then turn right into Boulevard de Magenta and right again into Boulevard de Denain. Gare du Nord is now straight ahead of you.



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.

Here is a pdf map of the route.

You should allow about 1.5 hours in total (to include Eurostar check-in time) for the change from Paris-Est 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-Est and Paris-Nord is only one stop. It really isn't worth the bother - better to walk above ground.

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