Train from London to Strasbourg
Overview
The modern carriage interiors on the new TGV Est trains have been designed by Christian Lacroix with reclining seats, soft cushions, adjustable headsets, reading lights and extra leg room.
Detailed itinerary
Option 1: via Paris |
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Sample itinerary: 1025 Eurostar arrives Paris at 1347 then catch the 1424 and arrive in Strasbourg at 1644.
Price: from £99 return
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| Leg 1: | London St Pancras International to Paris Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris. Don't forget check-in time for Eurostar is at least 30 mins before departure. |
Frequency of service: About 15 trains a day
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Eurostar Journey time: From 2 hrs 15 mins
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| Transfer | A short 10-minute walk from Gare du Nord to Gare de l'Est. Exit Gare du Nord, turn left then at the main intersection turn right (slightly downhill) along Rue du Fauberg Saint-Denis for about 400m then left along Rue de Chabrol to Gare de L'Est. Alternatively it is one stop on the metro line - from the Eurostar platform, turn left, walk down the stairs and follow the signs for Metro line M4 to Gare de L'Est (which is signposted 'direction Porte d'Orléans'). |
Short hopTransfer time: Allow 25 minutes
Book a hotel near Gare du Nord/Gare de l'Est
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| Leg 2: | Paris Gare de l'Est to Strasbourg Gare |
Frequency of service: Hourly
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TGV Journey time: From 2 hrs 17 mins
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| Destination | Bienvenue à Strasbourg. Where to go: Strasbourg, the easternmost city in France sits prettily on the Rhine. More than just the home of the European parliament, it’s a fascinating mix of modern French influence and deeper-rooted Alsatian customs. A magnificent Gothic cathedral is the landmark at the heart of a well preserved old quarter ‘Petite France’ with half timbered buildings, narrow streets and river views. The Strasbourg Pass (three days, €11.90) includes free entrance to one museum, a boat tour, and use of a bicycle for half a day (otstrasbourg.fr). After a day of seeing the sights, sauerkraut, baeckeoffe, flambé tart, spaetzle and foie gras will fortify you. |
Book a hotel near Gare de Strasbourg
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Option 2: via Lille |
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Sample itinerary: You can take the 0827 Eurostar from St Pancras and change to the 1121 TGV service to Strasbourg at Lille, arriving at the Alsatian city at 1517.
Price: from £99 return
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| Leg 1: | London St Pancras to Lille Europe
First train 0620 (Mon-Fri), 0659 (Sat), 0857 (Sun). Last train 1934 (every day). |
Frequency of service: About 7 trains a day.
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Eurostar Journey time: From 1 hour 20 minutes.
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| Transfer | A quick same-station change of platform at Lille Europe station to catch the onward connection. From the Eurostar platform, go up the stairs (or lift) to the main concourse from where the onward TGV trains depart. |
Change of platformTransfer time: Allow 20 minutes.
Book a hotel near Lille Europe/Lille Flanders
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| Leg 2: | Lille Europe to Strasbourg Gare 0652 arrives 1010, 1121 arrives 1517, 1805 arrives 2131 |
Frequency of service: 3 trains a day
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TGV Journey time: From 3 hrs 18 mins
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| Destination | Bienvenue à Strasbourg. Where to go: Strasbourg, the easternmost city in France sits prettily on the Rhine. More than just the home of the European parliament, it’s a fascinating mix of modern French influence and deeper-rooted Alsatian customs. A magnificent Gothic cathedral is the landmark at the heart of a well preserved old quarter ‘Petite France’ with half timbered buildings, narrow streets and river views. The Strasbourg Pass (three days, €11.90) includes free entrance to one museum, a boat tour, and use of a bicycle for half a day (otstrasbourg.fr). After a day of seeing the sights, sauerkraut, baeckeoffe, flambé tart, spaetzle and foie gras will fortify you. |
Book a hotel near Gare de Strasbourg
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Your route to Strasbourg
The lines on the map are for illustrative purposes only - they don't show the exact route taken by the train.
