Eurostar to Paris: Private Transfers Between Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon and Your Hotel
Travelling to Paris by Eurostar rather than flying is increasingly popular with British visitors — no queues, no baggage limits, and you step off the train right in the city centre at Gare du Nord. But a typical Eurostar stay in France rarely stops there. Many visitors also take a day trip by TGV from Gare de Lyon to explore a château or a region further south, before returning to Paris and heading back to Gare du Nord for the journey home. That is up to four separate transfers in a single trip, and very few visitors realise they can book a private, fixed-price driver for every single one.
Your first transfer: Gare du Nord to your hotel
After a smooth two-and-a-quarter-hour journey from London St Pancras, arriving at Gare du Nord can be the most stressful part of the whole trip — a huge, busy station, long taxi queues, and a metro system that is not always easy to navigate with suitcases and tired children. A private driver waits for you inside the arrivals area with a name board, helps with your luggage, and takes you straight to your hotel, whether you are staying near the Champs-Élysées, in the Marais, or further out towards Disneyland Paris. Your driver tracks your Eurostar in real time, so a delayed train never means a missed pickup.
Planning a day trip? Gare de Lyon is your gateway to the regions
Gare de Lyon is the departure point for TGV services heading south and east — towards the Loire Valley châteaux, Burgundy, or further afield. Many of our Eurostar guests build a day trip into their stay: a morning train from Gare de Lyon, a day exploring a château or vineyard, and an evening train back into Paris. Booking a private transfer from your hotel to Gare de Lyon in the morning, and back again in the evening, removes the stress of navigating the Métro with an early start or a late return — particularly useful if your day trip finishes after dark.
The return leg: back to your hotel after your excursion
Coming back from a full day exploring the French countryside, the last thing you want is to work out which Métro line connects Gare de Lyon to your hotel. Your driver meets you at the station, tracks your TGV arrival time in case of delays, and takes you straight back to your accommodation — no changes, no stairs with luggage, no second-guessing the right exit.
Heading home: hotel to Gare du Nord for your Eurostar departure
For your final transfer, book a private car from your hotel back to Gare du Nord in good time for your Eurostar departure. Security and border checks at Gare du Nord can take longer than expected at peak times, so we recommend leaving at least 90 minutes before departure — your driver will factor this into your pickup time and confirm it with you the day before.
Fixed prices for every station transfer
Every transfer between a Paris train station and your hotel is charged at our standard fixed "Gares ↔ Paris" rate: 50€ in a Tesla Model 3/Y, 70€ in a Mercedes Classe E, or 80€ in a Mercedes Van (up to 7 passengers with luggage). The price is the same whether you are travelling to or from Gare du Nord or Gare de Lyon, at any hour, with no surge pricing and no surprises on arrival.
Why choose a private driver over the RER or a taxi rank
The RER is inexpensive but involves stairs, interchanges, and standing room only at peak times — hard work with suitcases, prams, or after a long day of travelling. Taxi ranks at Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon can mean a long wait, especially when Eurostar or TGV services arrive in clusters. A pre-booked private driver eliminates both problems: your car is waiting when you arrive, the price is agreed in advance, and you travel in comfort in a recent Tesla, Mercedes Classe E, or Mercedes Van.
Questions Fréquentes
How much does a transfer between a Paris train station and my hotel cost?+
A fixed 50€ in a Tesla Model 3/Y, 70€ in a Mercedes Classe E, or 80€ in a Mercedes Van — the same rate for Gare du Nord or Gare de Lyon, in either direction.
Can I book a return transfer for a day trip from Gare de Lyon?+
Yes. Many guests book both legs together — hotel to Gare de Lyon in the morning, and Gare de Lyon back to the hotel in the evening — so the return pickup is already organised before they leave.
Do you track Eurostar and TGV arrival times?+
Yes, your driver monitors your train in real time and adjusts your pickup time automatically if it runs late, at no extra charge.
Are child seats available for family transfers?+
Yes, free of charge on request. Just let us know the age and weight of each child when you book.
Réserver votre transfert privé
Prix fixe, chauffeur professionnel, disponible 24h/24.