Paris-Lyon to Paris-Nord

Changing from Paris-Lyon to Paris-Nord is eas by pre-booked taxi, taxi rank or RER.

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-Lyon to Paris-Nord takes around 15 - 25 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-Lyon 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-Lyon to Paris-Nord, to be on the safe side.

Taxi rank

photo:Daniel Elkan The taxi rank at Paris-Lyon

When you arrive at Paris-Lyon the taxi rank is right outside the station.

Taxis arrive constantly and even when there is a queue, it rarely lasts more than 10 minutes.

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

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

RER (like the Metro, but simpler)

photo:Daniel Elkan A sign for the RER

The RER is a suburban train running through Paris, similar to a Metro train.

The journey between Paris-Lyon and Paris-Nord takes 15 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.

RER, Line D, towards ORRY-la-Ville-Coye (alight at Gare du Nord)

There are escalators and lifts to take you to and from the platforms. Don't struggle up the first stairs you see – take a moment to look for the escalator or lift, or ask someone. The French for "escalator" is "escalator" and "lift" is "ascenseur."

The ticket entry gates on the Metro/RER can be a bit narrow to enter with if you have a really 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-Lyon 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