2026 Latest: Eurostar Experience, Fare System, Immigration Process, Seat Selection
Aktualisiert Juni 2026Lesezeit: 10 Minuten
Key Highlights
London to Paris in just 2 hours 15 minutes, crossing the Channel Tunnel
Early bird tickets from €50, Standard Premier includes meals
Arrive 60 minutes before departure (30 minutes for Business)
Immigration done at the station, no airport queues
St Pancras and Gare du Nord are both city center stations
1. Streckeninformation
ItemDetails
RouteLondon St Pancras → Paris Gare du Nord
DistanceApprox. 450 km
Dauer2 hours 15 minutes
OperatorEurostar
Fares€50–250 (early bird from €50)
Top Speed300 km/h (160 km/h in UK)
2. Tarifsystem
ClassPriceWhat's Included
Standard€50–150Standard seat, meals available for purchase
Standard Premier€120–250First-class seat, meal and magazine included
Business Premier€250–400Business seat, full service, fast-track security
3. Immigration Process
Security Check Process
Step 1: Arrive at station (60 minutes early)
Step 2: Self check-in (print ticket or scan mobile)
Step 3: Security screening (airport-style but more relaxed)
Step 4: UK exit border control
Step 5: French entry border control
Step 6: Wait in departure lounge
4. Buchungstipps
Spar-Checkliste
Book 3–4 months in advance (early bird from €50)
Travel Tuesday to Thursday
Avoid holidays and summer peak season
Register for Eurostar membership (points accumulation)
Consider Standard Premier (includes meal, great value)
Metro: Gare du Nord (Lines 4, 5)
RER: Lines B, D, E
Highlights: Europe's busiest station, piano performances
Facilities: Luggage storage, multiple restaurants, Monoprix supermarket