(Last Update: 04.03.2024) In this text Gare du Nord is the largest of the seven train stations in Paris and also the busiest train station in Europe.We will get to know each other together. 10. boroughThis large station, located in , provides intensive train services to the northern region of France and other European countries in this direction, and also carries passengers to the northern suburbs of Paris. suburban trains It constitutes the departure and arrival point. In addition, we can say that it is much larger than the metro. RER lines RER-B, RER-D and RER-The station building located on the main axis of E, M4 and M5 metro large number of lines municipal bus A major junction point where lines intersect.
As I have said in many of my articles, it is my favorite station in Paris. Gare Saint-Lazareis. Gare du Nord is always Amsterdam and it became a station that I used to go to London by high speed train. A pleasant journey from Gare du Nord in 3 hours and 20 minutes Amsterdamgo to It's incredibly enjoyable. Amsterdamin addition to Brussels, Rotterdam, Antwerp, Düsseldorf ve CologneYou can also go to . if If you want to easily get from Paris to London by high-speed train This means that you will find your way to Gare du Nord again, because it is the route to London. Eurostar Trains also depart from this station. Eurostar You can reach the heart of London, Saint Pancras Station, by train in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Formerly Paris- Amsterdam Name of trains running between Thalysbut As of October 2023, Thalys and London High Speed Train operator Eurostar merged and now the common name of all these trains is Eurostar happened. Therefore, to go from Paris to Amsterdam, Brussels, Cologne and London, you need to come to Gare du Nord and take Eurostar trains. To buy your Eurostar train tickets online TCDD of France one SNCF's official website All you have to do is enter your departure and arrival points.
Again from Gare du Nord Amiens, Lille, Calais to French cities north of Paris, such as Intercites trains are leaving. From SNCF's official website online ticket It is possible to reach these cities easily. Don't forget to take a barcoded printout of your ticket with you, or at least keep it on your mobile phone..
The year it first opened 1846Since it became too small shortly after, most of it was demolished and rebuilt, and it took its current form with various additions and arrangements over the years. Northern Gare – Gare du Nord'in 36 platforms If I tell you that it is located, I think you will see how big it is. I think it would be enough if I told you that there are 10 platforms at Haydarpaşa Train Station to visualize it.
To be honest, this area is not a place I prefer to go to in Paris. Although it is extremely lively and dynamic during the day, for some reason, like many station areas in Europe, this place is also very lively and dynamic. strange strange people It doesn't seem very uncanny to me because it is one of the places where people gather together. It gets even weirder in the evenings.
Although I have not encountered any unpleasant incidents so far, The Other Side of ParisThe unattractive socio-cultural life of , especially the profile in the neighborhoods behind the station, makes this place not a very attractive place for me.
In fact, when I came to Paris as a tourist, I once stayed in a hotel right across from Gare du Nord. I did not encounter any problems during the day or at night, but how can I explain it, it is not one of the places I would prefer to stay. On that visit, since I was planning a Paris + Brussels trip, it was very smart to stay at Gare du Nord; After all, it was very convenient to leave the hotel and walk to the train. That's why A Week in Paris I added a chapter to my book that takes place in this region…
And don't pay attention to what I say; If necessary, you can stay in this area with peace of mind. Of course Provided that the hotel you stay in is more affordable than other options. Otherwise, if you are going to pay the same money, I recommend you stay somewhere further west. In this respect Where to Stay in Paris I recommend you read my article.
Anyway... After all, since this is a very important station where an active life takes place, it offers you services that will cure all your problems with its transportation, shopping options, restaurants and cafes. The inside of the station building is almost like a shopping mall; Therefore, if you are staying nearby, you will be able to find many shops and cafes open here late at night. Also garda There is also a left-luggage section where you can leave your luggage 24 hours a day..
Especially Charles de Gaulle Airport ve Orly Airportproviding access to RERThe fact that the -B passes through Gare du Nord makes this an important transfer point. At the same time Enghien Les Bains to beautiful suburbs like, Chantilly Castle You can also use this station to reach wonderful castles such as by train.
Of course, being such a large intersection means that it is always crowded, of men from seventy-two nations causing it to wander side by side here. From now on, whatever you are looking for, whoever you want, will be found here. The diversity of people here feels like the Istanbul of a hundred years ago to me. Although today, Istanbul seems to be regaining this diversity of people, but let's see…
Gare du Nord (station du nor or gagh du nog) aka Paris North It is mentioned as . When you look at the map, it is on the bottom right. East Railway StationYou will see and be amazed that there are so many and such large train stations in Paris.
When you see the station, in front of the glass-ceilinged entrance on the far right, you can see the photo below. Leonardo Erichthe work of Maison FondueI recommend you not to skip it either.
By the way, I would like to remind you that there is free Wi-Fi here, as in all train stations in Paris.
Pleasant trips, pleasant discoveries.
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16 Comments
Hello,
Thank you for the article, it was a very detailed explanation. I have two questions. First of all, do you know how much the baggage fee is? I'm also going to buy a ticket to go to Beauvais, but I haven't bought it yet because I haven't decided on the time. Do you think I should buy it beforehand? Do you think there will be a situation where there will be no space?
Thanks in advance
Hello,
Unfortunately, I don't know about luggage storage fees.
If you want to go to Beauvais by train, you can buy a train ticket when you arrive. I don't think there will be such a thing as running out of tickets.
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Hello, from which stop can we take the Gare Du Nord train from CDG airport and how can we go? Do we need to take RER B? For any Gare Du Nord stop. I guess this train line does not pass through the airport? List showing all stops of Gare Du Nord. Thank you
The most ideal means of transportation between CDG and Gare du Nord is RER-B. You can find detailed information in this article: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-6-charles-de-gaulle-havaalani-paris-sehir-merkezi-transferi/
Hello,
Do we need to buy a ticket again when switching from RER B line to RER A line?
Hello,
If you are going to transfer from Châtelet Les Halles station, where RER-A intersects with RER-B, you can transfer with the same ticket without going out of the turnstile and without having to scan your ticket.
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Hello, first of all, thank you for your efforts. I think we go from Paris to Antwerp by Gare du Nord train line? I looked on the SNCF website, but I couldn't find a price. How much does one-way tickets for 2 adults and a 4-year-old child start from? Thank you.
Hello Mr. Sinan,
If you type Anvers or Antwerpen instead of Paris and destination in the link below and enter the number of people you will be on the next page, you can get time/price information. Unfortunately, it is not possible to give an exact number since ticket prices vary depending on day/time/demand, just like on planes.
See: https://bit.ly/42kmvV1
CDG was our transfer point on departure and arrival. We did not feel any discomfort upon arrival (perhaps due to the excitement of arriving in Paris), but the return did not feel very pleasant due to the tension caused by the return. Especially the passengers in the RER did not inspire confidence at all. Although he went to the airport, there were almost no people with luggage in our carriage. The wagon full of untrustworthy immigrants was the only place we lost our temper throughout our journey.
Hello. We discovered your blog by chance and it quickly became a habit. An invaluable resource for our Paris trip planned for October, thank you.
There is a question I want to ask: If we want to go from Paris to London, will we have problems in obtaining a visa (We are Turkish citizens, we reside in Turkey. We will come to France with a Schengen visa. We have never been to England before, we do not have entry or exit. ). I did a lot of research on this subject but couldn't find much. Do you have any suggestions for us about obtaining a visa from the customs at the train station? Thank you very much in advance for your answer. And for this beautiful blog. Very useful and very enjoyable :) Regards
Hello Ms. İpek,
First of all, thank you very much for your valuable comment.
As far as I know, visa issuance is not possible at the customs gate, so you must complete your visa process at the British consulate (authorized institution) you are affiliated with in Turkey before arriving. You can learn the details from this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/408854/HOW_TO_APPLY_FOR_A_UK_VISA_Jan_2015_Turkish.pdf
As you know, England is not in the Schengen area and you must get your visa in advance before leaving Turkey, do not risk it.
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Thank you very much for informing me. When it came to customs, we were under the impression that we could get a visa from there. It is really difficult to get a UK visa from Turkey. What should we do, keep trying 🙂 thank you again, best regards
How do we buy a ticket to go to Charles de Gaulle airport from this station? Are there vending machines here where you can buy tickets with paper money?
Hello, some machines accept paper money, some machines accept credit cards, some machines accept coins, and some machines accept them all. You can find all the details on this subject in the Tickets and Transportation Cards article. See: https://www.pariste.net/pariste-ulasim-8-biletler-ve-ulasim-kartlari/
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I was at Gare du Nord on 07.09.2016. Since I read your article before, when I asked how I could connect to wifi, they told me there was no internet at the station. I can't tell you what a disappointment it was :)
Gare du Nord, like all major stations, has free Wi-Fi. There is also information about this on the official website: http://www.gares-sncf.com/fr/gare/frpno/paris-nord/services/wifi-gratuit
I think they misled you, I feel sorry for you.