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Eurostar Ski Train: The Direct Line to Your Ski Season

The **Eurostar** is the preferred choice for high-speed rail journeys from **London** to various European destinations. For winter sports hobbyists and professionals, the **Eurostar Ski Train** offers direct services to the French Alps during the ski season, typically running from December to March. This train provides a convenient, eco-friendly alternative to flying, ensuring a smooth journey to your ski resort. With routes passing through [Chambéry](https://www.omio.co.uk/trains/chambery), [Moûtiers](https://www.omio.co.uk/trains/moutiers), and [Bourg-Saint-Maurice](https://www.omio.co.uk/trains/bourg-saint-maurice), reaching the slopes is easier than ever.

Eurostar and Thalys Trains join forces

The Eurostar network has broadened its horizons. Thalys, the high-speed European rail network, has integrated with Eurostar. Tickets can now be booked under one single system with connections to Belgium, France, Germany, and the Netherlands, alongside the Eurostar to Paris from London. Cities like Liege, Cologne, Dortmund, and the enchanting Disneyland® Paris are now part of Eurostar’s destinations.Read on to discover more about how to buy cheap Eurostar train tickets, what service you can expect aboard the train, the newest Eurostar + Thalys destinations, the London to Paris train route, the Eurostar journey from London to Amsterdam and more.

About Eurostar trains

Eurostar was first launched in 1994 and is the first and only high-speed train to travel from London to Paris, establishing an important connection between the UK and mainland Europe. After departing from King’s Cross St. Pancras in London, the Eurostar train passes through the Channel Tunnel (or the 'Chunnel' as it is known) and arrives at Paris Gare du Nord station in around 2 h 15 minutes. The service later expanded its high-speed connections to Lille, Brussels, and Amsterdam, as well seasonal routes to the south of France in summer and ski resorts in winter with Eurostar Sun and Eurostar Snow. Its high-speed network runs at speeds of 186 mph (300 km/h) and thanks to the new Eurostar and Thalys integration, its newest routes means it's now easier than ever to get high-speed trains across Europe.

Advantages of taking the Eurostar trains

• No airport transfers. Depart from the city centre, arrive in the city centre
• No weight restrictions. You can take two pieces of luggage for free
• No airport wait times, arrive at the station between 60 to 90 minutes before departure
• No liquid or food restrictions. Pack your own snacks, drinks and large toiletry items
• Travel by train and enjoy the scenery with a comfortable, stress-free journey
• It’s the greenest way to travel across multiple destinations in Europe. Your Eurostar adventure with Omio is one click away.

Discover Europe with the newest Eurostar destinations

Book Eurostar tickets with Omio

Omio is an official Eurostar partner, meaning you can buy tickets for any Eurostar train quickly and easily through our platform. With the Omio app, you can search in the language of your choice, no matter where you’re travelling in Europe. We’ll offer the latest deals for cheap Eurostar train tickets, provide up-to-date information on Eurostar schedules, offer easy booking and send live updates and notifications if there are any changes to your journey. If you need any help along the way, there’s a dedicated helpline to answer questions to make your journey enjoyable and hassle-free. Book Eurostar journeys on the go and get tickets sent to your phone. Passengers can also choose between a number of travel options using our ticket filters, which can be adjusted according to ticket price, departure times or the journey duration to ensure you find the best Eurostar ticket for your journey. Download the free Omio app today.

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Eurostar stations and destinations

Wondering where the Eurostar train station is in Amsterdam? Or whether you can pick up a coffee before the Eurostar from London to Paris? We’ve pulled all the information you need about each station to kick start your journey with ease. If travelling internationally between the UK and Europe, remember to arrive at your station between 60 and 90 minutes before your train departs for passport and luggage control. For all other Eurostar journeys across Europe, it’s best to arrive around 20 minutes before your train departs.

Eurostar trains run to the port city of Marseille in the south of France. Credit: Shutterstock

Eurostar + Thalys trains: discover more cities and Eurostar descan I get to?

Travel further across Europe with Eurostar! Whether you’re looking for a quick city break, a family trip to Disneyland Paris or simply a more sustainable way to travel to Europe, Eurostar’s expanded network opens up exciting opportunities to discover great cities in Europe.

• Belgium: Renowned world-wide for its beers, fine chocolates, sweet waffles and comic book culture. Cities in Belgium dish up an eclectic mix of art, gothic architecture, good food, and nightlife. Eurostar trains travel directly from London to Brussels, the de facto ‘capital of the EU’ where the EU parliament sits, as well as the picturesque cities of Antwerp,Antwerp, Liège, Ghent and Bruges.

• France: A country renowned for its fashion, food and culture! The first established Eurostar routes ran from London to Paris and now the network carries passengers to destinations across France. In the north, travellers can get direct trains to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport as well as the magical appMarne la Vallée (Chessy train station) where Disneyland Paris is located. Eurostar trains run throughout the year to Lille, Strasbourg and Lyon.

• Seasonal Eurostar trains run to the South of France in summer, known as the Eurostar Sun routes. Head to the vibrant port city of Marseille,Marseille, visit the gothic palaces of Avignon or stop off at Aix-en-Provence known as the ‘City of a Thousand Fountains.’ In winter, Eurostar Snow trains run to three ski regions in the alps: The Three Valleys ski area, Paradiski area and Espace Killy.

• Germany: The newest Eurostar train routes into Germany means travellers can now easily discover the superb landscapes of the German countryside (its castles, forests and mountain ranges) as well as its spirited cities that offer a heady mix of history and modernity. Get the Eurostar train to Cologne, the spa town of Aachen, Düsseldorf and Düsseldorf airport.

• The Netherlands: Situated on the coast on the north-west of Europe, the Netherlands is a country famous for its tulip fields, windmills, flat landscapes and network of cycling routes and canals. A popular Eurostar train runs from London to Amsterdam, home of the Van Gogh museum and a lively night-life. There are now also Eurostar trains to Rotterdam and Schiphol airport.

Eurostar Timetable

From London to Paris	Duration 02:37 hrs	Search
From London to Brussels	Duration 02:14 hrs	Search
From London to Paris	Duration: 02:16 hrs	Search
From London to Paris	Duration: 02:22 hrs	Search
From London to Brussels	Duration: 02:01 hrs	Search

Travel by Eurostar to Amsterdam. Credit: Shutterstock

Popular Eurostar trains: a closer look

Eurostar: London to Paris

London to Paris are two titan cities, each containing its own unique blend of art, music, food, landmarks and culture. With the high-speed Eurostar trains between London and Paris getting you from city centre to city centre in just 2 hours 15 minutes, there’s no need to confine your weekends to just one city. Visit the Tower of London and have a spot of lunch along the Southbank on the River Thames, then hop on the train to Paris for some afternoon shopping and dinner near the Moulin Rouge.

Eurostar to Amsterdam

Eurostar’s London to Amsterdam direct connection departs from St. Pancras International in London and arrives in Amsterdam Centraal in around four hours. As not all London to Amsterdam connections are direct, it’s possible you’ll have a stopover at Brussels-Midi/Zuid, which can add another hour to your journey. For eco-travellers looking to start explore Amsterdam and continue on the journey by train to Germany, the Eurostar to Amsterdam is a great way to travel while reducing your carbon-footprint. For some inspiration on things to do in Amsterdam on the Window Seat, Omio’s online travel magazine.

Eurostar and sustainable travel

Eurostar is seriously committed to creating sustainable train travel. To this end, the company has its own 10-point "Tread Lightly" environmental and sustainability policy. Additionally, Eurostar works with ReforestAction, the Woodland Trust, and Trees For All, planting a tree for every train trip it makes with its Trees for Travel campaign. Over 20,000 trees were planted in 2020 alone. Salient points of the Tread Lightly plan are the elimination of fossil fuels by 2030, reducing plastic consumption by 50%, and switching to a fully electric train fleet. In the Netherlands Eurostar trains have been powered by 100% wind since 2017, and as of 2023 that figure is 40% in the UK. Another strategy is working with the Sustainable Restaurant Association to improve its sustainable food credentials.

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