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Eurostar Snow takes you all the way to the ski slopes
Head to the French Alps at high speed.
Direct train
Straight to the slopes this winter
2-bags + ski equipment
luggage allowance
Go greener with Eurostar
Take the train to reduce your carbon footprint*
Take the Eurostar Snow train to the most beautiful ski resorts
The winter sports season is on the horizon and there’s no time to spare. Gliding down the slopes at high speed and then getting cosy in a snug bar as you warm up after your snowy adventure – it’s all waiting for you this winter.
Let Eurostar take you to the best ski resorts in the French Alps without any annoying transfers. With stops in Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-La-Plagne, Landry and Bourg-Saint-Maurice, we bring you directly to the heart of the action during winter.
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Start your ski holidays with Eurostar Snow
High-speed and direct train to the French Alps
Hop on our Eurostar Snow train and arrive rested and ready to hit the slopes – all without getting stuck in traffic. Kick back in comfort and sip a drink with friends and family while we bring you directly to the heart of the French Alps.
Depart in the morning from Brussels or Antwerp and be on the slopes in the afternoon. For the return journey, you’ll leave in the afternoon and arrive back in Belgium that evening.
Ideal for family trips
Leave your car at home and say goodbye to travel tantrums and wrong turns.
Our free onboard wi-fi will keep everyone entertained, and power sockets will keep you charged up. Toilets are just a short walk from your seat and all of our trains have baby-changing facilities.
Feeling peckish? Eurostar Café has a selection of snacks and drinks to tickle anyone's taste buds. And we even offer special rates for kids.
Don't worry about your luggage
We know skiing holidays involve lots of luggage and we’re here to help:
- You don’t need to pay any hidden fees to bring your luggage on board – it’s all included in your ticket price.
- Our friendly team of Skihost staff will be at the station to help and advise you. You’ll be able to spot them easily in their red jackets and they’re happy to help get your luggage on board safely.
- In addition to the usual luggage racks (above the seats and at the entrance to each carriage), extra space is available for luggage in carriages 1, 6 and 8 depending on the train you're taking. Passengers departing from Brussels and bound for Bourg-Saint-Maurice can store their luggage in a secure area at the front of the train (this area is not accessible during the journey).
Choose from three different travel classes
Eurostar Standard
Settle into your comfy seat and make the most of the free wi-fi. Charge your phone at your very own power socket and purchase any drinks or snacks onboard (Eurostar Café or vending machines depending on your Eurostar Snow train).
Eurostar Plus
Make the most of the extra legroom and spacious seat in our Eurostar Plus carriage. You also get faster wi-fi with more data capacity – perfect for when you’re able to tear your eyes away from the stunning views.
Eurostar Premier
Arrive at the ski resort in style – relax in your comfortable, spacious seat, enjoy the wi-fi and take advantage of the catering delivered directly to you whenever you feel peckish.
Eurostar Snow train from Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Brussels and Antwerp.
Frequently asked questions
From Brussels-Midi/Zuid, it takes 5 hours to get to Albertville and 6 hours 30 minutes to arrive at Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
The Eurostar Snow train runs every Saturday and departs in the morning from Antwerpen-Centraal and Brussels-Midi/Zuid. It then arrives at Bourg-Saint-Maurice in the early afternoon.
During school holidays, extra trains depart from Brussels-Midi/Zuid around the same time.
For the return journey, the Eurostar Snow train leaves every Saturday afternoon from Bourg-Saint-Maurice and arrives in Brussels in the evening.
Unlike airlines, we don’t limit the volume of liquids you can carry, so you can take all your toiletries. If you like, you can even squeeze in a bottle of bubbly for the trip. Find out what you can or can’t take on board. And be sure to check our luggage allowances and our rules on sport equipment before you pack.
Yes there is. You'll find Eurostar Café on board where you can buy light bites and drinks. Please note, there are only vending machines and cold food options on the additional Eurostar Snow train that's running from Brussels during the school holidays.
We recommend booking with Ski-Lifts. They offer transfers to and from the station, with free cancellations up to 7 days before you travel and 24/7 support. And because you're travelling on our Eurostar Snow train, you can get 5% off.*
If your plans change, you’ll have plenty of flexibility. All our tickets are fully exchangeable as many times as you want with no fee up to 1 hour before departure.**
Exclusive Eurostar offers for your ski holidays
Ski train to the Alps
Get to the heart of the French Alps effortlessly. Step onto the Eurostar Snow train, departing every Saturday throughout winter.
Enjoy 5% off transfers with Ski-Lifts
Go from station to chalet for less. Save on transfers to and from your accommodation.
Get 5% off equipment rental with Skiset
Fancy travelling light? Rent your ski equipment from our friends at Skiset and snap up savings.
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*The analysis by EcoRes uses average CO₂ emissions per passenger travelling 1km. The calculations used 2022 internal data from the entire Eurostar-Thalys network (annual consumption of traction electricity, number of passengers transported, number of km travelled by these passengers), and CO₂ emission factors attributed to traction electricity produced in the respective countries crossed. For thermal cars, the emissions factor used is average for a combustion-powered car (averaged fuel) on a long-distance journey at 171gCO₂/km considering 2.2 person per car, taken from the ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition) Carbon Base. Calculations for the average CO₂ emissions per passenger for flights used combustion emissions from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) calculator, with additional upstream emissions data (WTT) based on DGAC (direction Générale de l’aviation civile) ratio of 22%. Non-CO₂ effects (condensation trails and cirrus clouds) were not taken into account. For full details, see eurostar.com/uk-en/sustainability.
Calculations taken from an independent study carried out by EcoRes SCRL in July 2023.
**Flexible tickets conditions
Eurostar Standard & Eurostar Plus tickets can be exchanged free of charge up to 1 hour before the original departure time. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will have to pay the difference. If the new price is cheaper, the difference will not be refunded. Tickets exchanged less than 7 days before the departure date become non-refundable. You can also get a refund up to 7 days before travel for 25€/£.
With Eurostar Premier, you can exchange your tickets or get a refund up to 2 days after travel. If your new ticket is more expensive, you will pay the difference. If your new ticket is cheaper, you will not receive a refund of the difference.
For all our fares, check our after-sales conditions here. Our conditions of carriage are available here.