Eurostar train - Paris London | PolishTrains
The journey on the Eurostar train between Paris and London takes 2 hours 15 minutes, over a distance of 492 kilometres. The train reaches speeds of up to 300 km/h, slowing down only under the 50-kilometre-long Eurotunnel (under the English Channel) to an already impressive 160 km/h. The average speed along the entire route is 200 km/h.
At a glance
At a glance
- The Eurostar travels from Paris Gare du Nord to London St Pancras International in about 2 h 15 min
- The route passes through the 50 km Channel Tunnel beneath the English Channel
- A valid passport is mandatory since Brexit; a national ID card is no longer accepted for UK entry
- Three travel classes are available: Standard, Standard Premier and Business Premier
- First class passengers enjoy reclining seats with tables, power sockets and light refreshments
- Tickets can be booked via the PolishTrains booking form, by e-mail or by phone
In first class, travellers can enjoy reclining seats with a table, with power sockets underneath where they can, for example, charge their phone or plug in their laptop. Light refreshments are served upon request. Second-class passengers have the option of a buffet in the bar car. There is air conditioning in all carriages.
Choose your destination, check the timetable and how to get to the station
How do I buy a ticket for a Eurostar train?
Ticket reservations can be made via the booking form, e-mail: kontakt@polishtrains.eu or by phone: 703 402 010 (Call cost: PLN 2.58 including VAT/min). Feel free to contact us!