Travel from Paris rail terminals to all parts of France

There are seven main terminal stations in Paris, each serving a different area of France, and some with trains travelling to other parts of mainland Europe. Use our guide to find out which terminals you need for your journey and how to transfer easily within Paris. You can even take in some sightseeing en route!

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If your journey necessitates a connection in Paris, you'll probably need to change to a different terminal station. This need not be daunting if you check the station you need and plan your transfer in advance. The Eurostar arrives at Gare du Nord, which is a walk away from the Gare de l'Est. Taxis are also available from the Gare du Nord, or you can jump on the Metro to any of the other Paris stations.

Remember that a Eurostar Connections ticket allows you to stay in Paris for up to 24 hours, so you can take in some city sights before moving on.

Guide to Paris rail terminals and destinations

Paris Nord:

Trains to the North of France, including Calais

Paris Lyon:

Trains to the South of France and services to Switzerland and Italy

Paris Austerlitz:

Trains to the South East of France, services to Spain and most overnight trains

Paris Montparnasse:

Trains to the West and South West of France, especially TGV

Paris St Lazare:

Trains to Normandy and non-Eurostar trains to the North of France and UK

Paris Bercy:

Overnight services to Italy and Autotrain

Paris Est:

Trains to the East of France, including the TGV Est service, and onward to Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.

Travelling on the Paris Metro

Operates in zone 1 of central Paris and serves all the Parisian station terminals. The service is similar to the London underground, with frequent stops on a network of lines.

It is advisable to purchase Metro tickets in advance as there can be extremely long queues for the ticket office within the stations. If you book your rail travel through Rail Europe, then you have the option to purchase metro tickets.