Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Nord

There are three main ways to transfer from Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Nord. The first is via the RER (a suburban underground train, connected to the Metro). The second is to use the taxi rank outside Paris Gare de Lyon. The third is to pre-book a taxi so that your driver is waiting for you when you arrive at Gare de Lyon.

Let's look at each one, starting with pre-booked taxis.

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Pre-booked taxis

Photo: Daniel Elkan

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 Gare de Lyon to Paris Nord takes around 30 minutes by taxi. However, you should allow a minimum of 120 minutes for the change from Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Nord—that's 60 minutes to change between the stations and at least 60 minutes for Eurostar check-in. 

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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 platform at Paris Gare de Lyon 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).

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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 outside the station. City Airport Transfers also has vehicles of various sizes and can take skis and snowboards.

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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!

It’s certainly a good way to transfer for a family or a group of friends, making things very easy.

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Taxi rank

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

Taxis arrive constantly; even in a queue, you rarely wait more than 10 minutes.

The price from Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Nord is €15 to €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.

As with pre-booked services, you should allow yourself two hours (including Eurostar check-in time) for the change from Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris Nord.

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RER (like the Metro, but simpler)

RER between Paris Gare de Lyon to Paris NordPhoto: Daniel Elkan

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

The actual RER journey between Paris Nord and Paris Gare de Lyon takes 15 minutes, with trains running every six minutes. However, as above, you should allow an hour for your transfer, and another for Eurostar check-in.

Fortunately, the route’s simple and direct: from Paris Gare de Lyon, take RER Line D towards Orry-la-Ville-Coye and alight at Paris Nord.

A ticket for the RER costs about 2€. If travelling in a group, you can save time by buying a carnet of 10 from a Eurostar or TGV cafe-bar. 

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 normal ticket gates on the Metro/RER 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.

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Restaurants at Paris Nord: 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

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Restaurants at Paris Nord: 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 every day
Website:
Phone: 00 33 1 48 78 15 92

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