Arriving by Eurostar at Gare du Nord
Gare du Nord is the Eurostar terminus in Paris: about 2h20 from London St Pancras, 1h25 from Brussels and 3h20 from Amsterdam.
Passport checks take place before you board: on arrival in Paris, you step straight onto the platform and walk to the hall. That is when the whole train heads for the exit and the taxi rank at the same time.
With a pre-booked taxi, your driver knows your train number (for example 9014 or 9024), tracks its actual arrival time and waits at the meeting point in your confirmation. With the name-board option, he comes to meet you holding a sign with your name.
The way to your taxi
If you have not booked, the official taxi queue is just past the side exit, on your right. Do not accept any ride offered in the hall.
Taking the Eurostar from Paris
For a departure to London, the Eurostar terminal is upstairs at Gare du Nord, above the platforms.
- Arrive early: boarding closes 30 minutes before departure, and security and passport checks can take a long time, especially since the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) came in.
- Book your taxi "To the station" allowing for traffic: leave plenty of time at rush hour, especially from western Paris or La Défense.
- Luggage: no extra charge. Choose the van if several of you travel with large suitcases.
From the airport, CDG to Gare du Nord takes 30 to 50 minutes: see our Gare du Nord to CDG taxi page.
Where to after the Eurostar?
Starting prices for an Eco sedan, taken from our calculator in November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Will the driver wait if my Eurostar is late?
Yes. He tracks your train using the number given when booking and waits for its actual arrival, with no waiting charge.
Where do I meet my driver at Gare du Nord?
At the meeting point given in your confirmation, near the side exit of the Eurostar hall. With the name-board option, he comes to meet you holding a sign with your name.
How much is a taxi from Gare du Nord to my hotel?
From €52 in a sedan to any address in Paris in the daytime. The exact price appears in the calculator. See our fares.
How early should I get to Gare du Nord for the Eurostar?
Boarding closes 30 minutes before departure, but checks can be slow: allow plenty more, especially at peak times and during holidays.