Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz
Read our guide on how to change from Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz, whether by pre-booked taxi, taxi rank or the Metro
Pre-booked taxis
The easiest way to change stations in Paris is with a pre-booked taxi. Your driver will wait at the end of the platform holding a card with your name on it or at a pre-arranged meeting point outside the station.
The vehicles are spacious and can take skis and snowboards at no extra cost. If your train is delayed, the driver will wait for you. All drivers speak English.
The drive from Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz takes around 30 minutes by taxi. However, you should allow a minimum of one hour for your transfer just in case (and more if you want to stop for lunch).
Ski-Lifts prebooked taxis
Alpine transfer company, Ski-Lifts, offers a cross-Paris taxi transfer service to help skiers travelling by train to the Alps. A Ski-Lifts driver will meet you at the end of the Eurostar platform holding a placard with your name on it. Ski-Lifts has vehicles of various sizes and can take skis and snowboards (tell them you have skis or snowboards when making the booking).
| Ski-Lifts: Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz | |
|---|---|
| Number of passengers | Total cost for the taxi |
| 1–7 | €65 |
| 8+ | Depends on group size |
| Book Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare d'Austerlitz transfer with Ski-Lifts | |
| Contact page: https://www.ski-lifts.com/contact-us/ | |
C.A.T. pre-booked taxis
Another company we at Snowcarbon recommend is City Airport Transfers (the name belies the fact that they also offer taxi transfers between Paris’s train stations).
A C.A.T. driver will meet you at the designated meeting point opposite the station. City Airport Transfers also has vehicles of various sizes and can take skis and snowboards.
| City Airport Transfers: Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz | |
|---|---|
| Number of passengers | Total cost for the taxi |
| 1–3 | €35 |
| 4–6 | €45 |
| 7–8 | €60 |
| Book Paris Gare du Nord to Paris Gare d'Austerlitz transfer | |
| Enquiries and phone booking: +44 (0) 203 432 9333 | |
| Email contact and booking: contact City Airport Transfers by email | |
| There is also a useful Help Page and FAQ | |
What's the pre-booked taxi service like?
We've made a one-minute film to show you exactly what Paris’s pre-booked taxi service is like—and had a lot of fun doing it!
The film shows the transfer from Paris Nord to Paris Gare de Lyon, which is similar in journey time from Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz.
It’s certainly a good way to transfer for a family or a group of friends, making things very easy.
Taxi rank at Paris Nord
photo:Daniel Elkan The taxi rank at Paris NordWhen you arrive at Paris Nord on the Eurostar, turn right at the end of the platform and exit the station (30 metres). The taxi rank is right there.
Taxis arrive constantly; even when there's a queue, you rarely wait more than 10 minutes.
The drive from Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz takes between 15 and 25 minutes by taxi.
The price for a journey from Paris Nord to Paris Austerlitz is €15–€20 per four-person taxi. These can carry skis or snowboards. There is normally a €1 charge per big piece of luggage such as a suitcase or snowboard bag.
The Metro
The Metro journey from Paris Nord to 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 total transfer.
From Paris Nord, take Metro Line 5 towards Place d'Italie, alighting at Paris Austerlitz.
We wouldn't recommend this way of transferring if you have heavy cases, because you'll have to go up and down several flights of stairs.
The normal ticket gates on the Metro can be a bit narrow if travelling with a suitcase. Look for the wide-entry gate, which has a button that you press for it to open.
Restaurants at Paris Austerlitz: Le Relais d'Auvergne
Situated: Just in front of the 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
Situated: 100m from the 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 to Friday 09.00–23.00, Sat/Sun closed
Website:
Phone: 00 331 43 31 58 47
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