Gare du Nord connects Paris with several European destinations, including London, Brussels and Amsterdam. Different rail services use separate areas. For a chauffeur pick-up, a train reference and a precise landmark are more useful than a general instruction such as ‘outside the station’.

Provide the train you are actually taking

Give the train number, origin, date and scheduled arrival time in Paris. A Eurostar passenger’s route through the station may differ from that of a regional or domestic traveller. Agree the meeting point rather than assuming it from the platform.

The announced platform and time can change. If the passenger changes trains or arrives later, send the new reference to the coordinator. An organiser who is not travelling must also provide a passenger number that can be reached at the station.

  • Train number, origin and arrival time.
  • Passenger contact and number of bags.
  • Full destination address after the station.

Eurostar: distinguish arrival from boarding

Departures to London involve specific checks before boarding. The recommended arrival time at the station varies with the destination and operator’s conditions: check Eurostar’s guidance when preparing your journey.

On arrival, the chauffeur meets the passenger at the accessible point specified in the instructions. They are not expected beyond a checkpoint or in a passenger-only area.

Agree an identifiable meeting point

Gare du Nord has several entrances. To avoid waiting at different exits, the confirmation should specify a sufficiently precise location and the chauffeur’s telephone number.

After leaving the train, gather your luggage and go to the agreed landmark. If you are unsure or cannot find the chauffeur, call from an identifiable place rather than changing exits without telling them.

Prepare your destination and connections

Your transfer may take you to a hotel, office, another station or an airport. Mention oversized luggage and accompanying passengers so the vehicle category can be confirmed.

For a connection, allow a margin for leaving the station and traffic. Blue Prestige confirms the service and conditions in writing, without promising a fixed journey time.

  • Keep the instructions on your telephone.
  • Communicate changes as soon as you know about them.
  • Allow for formalities before an international departure.

Further reading: Explore our transfers from Paris railway stations

Official information: Eurostar: practical information for Paris-Gare du Nord. Operators’ schedules, access arrangements and instructions may change.

Key point

Provide the train number, arrival time, destination and agreed meeting point. For Eurostar to London, check the formalities.

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