Train to the French Alps
Step onto the Eurostar Snow train and glide to wonderful ski resorts in hours.
2-bags + ski equipment
luggage allowance
Comfortable
Make the most of your time on board
Dates from
21 December 2024 to 1 March 2025
Get to the heart of the French Alps
Set off from London St Pancras International, grab a connection at Lille Europe, and hop off at Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-Les-Bains, Aime-la-Plagne, or Bourg-Saint-Maurice – all without getting stuck in traffic. It’s just that simple. And when you make your way home, you can sit back and relax on a Sunday return trip.
Tickets are on sale from 9 July 2024 and trains will depart from London St Pancras International every Saturday between 21 December 2024 and 1 March 2025 and return from the Alps every Sunday morning between 29 December 2024 and 2 March 2025.
Take the train to the French Alps
Taking Eurostar from London to the French Alps is easy and effortless.
Set off from London St Pancras International, but be sure to get to the station at our recommended arrival time.
When you get to Lille Europe, head up to the main floor and check the departures board. When you’ve found your platform, head back down to platform level, get on your connecting Eurostar train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and hop off at your stop.
On your way home, just do the trip in reverse on a Sunday. But be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes before departure. When you arrive at Lille Europe for your train to London you’ll need to go through border control and security before you board your Eurostar train.
On board our Eurostar trains
Travelling between London and Lille
We’ve got plenty of space for bigger bags on board. In addition to our usual luggage allowance, you can also take ski equipment. Be sure to check our luggage allowances and our rules on sport equipment before you pack.
Wherever you sit, you can plug in your phone or laptop for a quick charge and connect to our wi-fi.
We’ve also got a selection of tasty food and drinks in our Eurostar Café. Or if you’re travelling in Eurostar Plus, you’ll have a meal served at your seat. Want to know more? Get to know our food on board.
Travelling between Lille and the French Alps
Your train to the French Alps will have something for everyone. Grab a quick snack to munch on or, if you’ve booked to travel in Eurostar Plus, you’ll have a meal served at your seat.
And to keep you connected, you’ll have free onboard wi-fi all the way to the slopes and a plug socket at your seat.
Arriving at the French Alps
Whether you’re headed for Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers-Salins-Brides-Les-Bains, Aime-la-Plagne or Bourg-Saint-Maurice, there will be a speedy stop when you get to your station. So, make sure you’re ready to hop off when you arrive.
If you’re heading for Bourg-Saint-Maurice station, you’ll find plenty of coaches ready to whisk you to your destination. Board one to head for Val Thorens, Val d’Isère, Courchevel, La Tania, Tignes, Meribel, or Les Menuires.
And if you’re wondering about passport checks, they’re all done in the UK. You can just grab your bags and skis and step straight off the train and onto a coach.
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Frequently asked questions
The Eurostar Snow train will welcome travellers this winter. Our Eurostar Snow tickets will be available on our website from 9 July 2024.
The Eurostar Snow train will depart from London St Pancras International every Saturday between 21 December 2024 and 1 March 2025 and return from the Alps every Sunday morning between 29 December 2024 and 2 March 2025.
You can grab a seat on the Eurostar Snow train from £99 one way* in Standard or from £149 one way* in Standard Premier.
You can take the Eurostar Snow train to the heart of the French Alps via Lille and reach your favourite ski resorts in no time. It’ll stop in Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Looking for more inspiration on ski destinations.
The Eurostar Snow train’s final stop is Bourg-Saint-Maurice. There you’ll find coaches to Val Thorens, Val d'Isère, Courchevel, La Tania, Tignes, Meribel, and Les Menuires. Find out more about the ski resorts.
That depends on which station you jump off at. The journey from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice takes just under 8 hours and the return journey is 9 hours.
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.
You’ll take two Eurostar Snow trains. The first will go to Lille. You’ll then need to hop on a connecting Eurostar bound for Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
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£99 tickets
*From £99 per person one way in Standard class, between London St Pancras International and Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Prices are based on connecting Eurostar services between London St Pancras International and Lille Europe (operated by carrier Eurostar International Limited) and Lille Europe to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (operated by carrier THI Factory SA).
All prices and tickets are subject to availability.
There are 732 seats available from London St Pancras International to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, and 828 seats available from Bourg-Saint-Maurice to London St Pancras International.
All seat numbers correct as of 31/08/2023.
Available on bookings made between 09h00 GMT on 31/08/2023 and 22h59 GMT on 30/09/2023, for travel between 13/01/2024 and 04/02/2024 inclusive. No service shall operate between Lille Europe and Bourg-Saint-Maurice after 04/02/2024.
Travel on Saturdays (for services from London St Pancras International to Bourg-Saint-Maurice) and Sundays (for services from Bourg-Saint-Maurice to London St Pancras International). Timetables may vary.
Fare is available on Eurostar points of sale including eurostar.com and the Eurostar mobile application.
Eurostar reserves the right to change these terms and condition, the availability of tickets and the price of such tickets at any time without notice.
Eurostar International Limited Conditions of Carriage shall apply for Eurostar Services operated by Eurostar International Limited. Copies are available from Eurostar points of sale or at eurostar.com.
THI Factory SA Conditions of Carriage shall apply for Eurostar services operated by THI Factory SA. Copies are available at
https://www.thalys.com/sites/thalys.com/files/legal/NEW/CG_Transports_EN.pdf.
Eurostar International Limited is a company incorporated in England and Wales under company number 2462001, whose registered office is 6th Floor, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG.
THI Factory SA is a Belgian limited company, with registered offices at 4 Place Marcel Broodthaers, 1060 Brussels, Belgium, registered with the Banque Carrefour des Entreprises under number 0541.696.005.