Paris-Nord to Paris-Austerlitz

Changing from Paris-Nord to Paris-Austerlitz is easy by using the taxi rank or a pre-booked taxi.  The Metro isn't recommended for this journey as there are stairs (unless you are feeling fit!)

Pre-booked taxi

photo:Daniel Elkan Taxi driver at the end of Eurostar platform

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-Nord to Paris-Austerlitz 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-Nord

When you arrive at Paris-Nord on a Eurostar, you can turn right and exit the station (30 metres) and the taxi rank is right there.

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

The price from Paris-Nord to Paris-Austerlitz 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 Metro (involves stairs)

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 Place d'Italie (get off at Gare d’Austerlitz)

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 stairs with about 15 steps, at least twice.

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.

Restaurants at Paris-Austerlitz: Cafe Austerlitz

photo:Daniel Elkan Cafe Austerlitz

Situated: Inside the station
Cuisine: French
Price for a main course: €8 - €11
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: No
Opening times: 10.00 – 23.00 everyday

Restaurants at Paris-Austerlitz: Le Relais d'Auvergne

photo:Daniel Elkan Le Relais d'Auvergne

Situated: Just in front of station
Address: 6 Boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75005, Paris
Cuisine: From Auvergne region
Price for a main course: €11.50 - €13.80
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: Only required for big groups
Opening times: 12.00 - 15.00 and 19.00 - 22.30
Website:
Phone: 00 33 1 43 36 37 89

Restaurants at Paris-Austerlitz: A L'Escargot d'Or

photo:Daniel Elkan A L'Escargot d'Or

Situated: 100m from station
Address: 8 Boulevard Hôpital, 75005, Paris
Cuisine: Traditional, specialising in snails
Price for a main course: €12 - €15
English spoken: Yes
Space to store bags/skis: Yes
Reservation: Advised
Opening times: Monday – Friday 09.00 – 23.00, Sat/Sun closed
Website:
Phone: 00 331 43 31 58 47