About Gare du Nord
Gare du Nord is the busiest railway station in Europe by passenger numbers, handling over 700,000 passengers daily including Eurostar services to London (St Pancras) and Thalys services to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne. The Métro station below serves Lines 4 and 5, while the RER B connects directly to Charles de Gaulle Airport and Orly Airport.
Lines Served
Traveller Tips
- 1Eurostar check-in is on the upper floor - arrive at least 90 minutes before departure
- 2RER B to Charles de Gaulle Airport: ~25 minutes, runs every 10-15 minutes
- 3RER B to Orly Airport: change at Antony for OrlyVal shuttle
- 4The station neighbourhood is busy but safe - keep valuables secure in the crowds
Accessibility
✓Wheelchair accessible
✓Step-free access
✓Audio announcements
✓Visual displays
✓Accessible toilets
✓Tactile guides
Facilities
Toilets
ATMs
Free Wi-Fi
Shops
Cafés
Info Desk
Nearby Attractions
Sacré-Cœur (15 min walk)
Canal Saint-Martin (10 min)
Eurostar terminal
Marché du Faubourg Saint-Denis
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Zone 1
Travel Zone
Est. 1904
Step-free access available