Paris-Lyon to Paris-Nord

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

Pre-booked taxi

photo:Daniel Elkan Arriving at Paris-Lyon

You can pre-book a taxi transfer with a British company called Paris City Line (www.paris-city-line.com)

One of its drivers will wait for you at the end of your train arrival platform holding a placard with your name on it and drive you (and your skis or snowboards) across to your destination station.

The journey from Paris-Lyon to Paris-Nord takes 20-30 minutes, but allow 50 in total for the transfer. 

A 8-seater vehicle costs 50 €.  You can book online at www.paris-city-line.com or phone 00 33 450 744 248.

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 carries skis or snowboards.  There is normally a 1€ charge per big piece of luggage.

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 a wide suitcase. Look for the wide-entry gate, which has a button that you press for it to open.

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