There’s more than one train company in Europe, but there’s only one Eurostar.
This carrier connects London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, and more with fast, direct routes that you’ll find more comfortable and convenient than making the connection by train.
Imagine waking up in London and falling asleep in the French Alps. Picture yourself having breakfast at a cafe in Amsterdam, a beer with lunch in Brussels, and a Michelin-star dinner in Paris, all on the same day.
Eurostar trains put the best of Western Europe at your fingertips for your 2023 and 2024 travels.
Image Credit: Getty Images. Image Location: Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
Eurostar gets you farther, faster in 2024
Where does the Eurostar go?
Eurostar trains serve stations in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the UK. London is Eurostar's UK destination. Eurostar serves the French cities of Lille and Paris. Rotterdam and Amsterdam are the cities in the Netherlands that have Eurostar stations, while the same can be said in Belgium for the city of Brussels.
What destinations does the Eurostar go to?
Eurostar trains provide direct service to select cities in France, England, Belgium, and the Netherlands. If you don’t mind a connection, Eurostar trains can be the first step on a journey even farther into France, Germany, Belgium, and the UK.
Is there a direct Eurostar train from Paris to Amsterdam?
Yes, Eurostar now offers direct service between Paris and Amsterdam. As of October 2023, trains under the Thalys brand became Eurostar trains. The two companies merged to extend route range and give travelers like you a swift way to travel between Europe’s best capital cities.
Does the Eurostar go to Italy?
Sadly, the Eurostar trains do not offer direct service into Italy. That doesn’t mean you’ve got to hike from the French Alps to the Italian Alps. Start in Amsterdam, for instance, and take the Eurostar to Paris. Then, take a TGV train to Turin if you’re interested in truffle hunting, Milan if you need some retail therapy, or another Italian city that’s super accessible by rail.
Does Eurostar go to Switzerland?
Unfortunately, Eurostar does not offer direct trains into Switzerland. However, you can take a Eurostar train from a city like London to Paris then take a TGV train to the Swiss city Geneva which borders France.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Jorg Greuel. Image Location: Grand-Place, Brussels, Belgium
The best Eurostar destinations to visit this year from London
Eurostar London to Brussels
Duration: 2 hours
Stations: London St Pancras International | Brussels-Midi/Zuid
The Chunnel is an unforgettable experience, but no one said you need to make Paris your final destination when you cross the English Channel. Leave London behind and gorge on the delights found in Belgium’s capital city. Brussels is an epicenter of culture, cuisine, and communities in Europe that you’ll wish you visited sooner.
Eurostar London to Amsterdam
Duration: 4 hours
Stations: London St Pancras International | Amsterdam Centraal
Getting from London to Amsterdam no longer requires changing trains in France or Belgium, which is ideal for the traveler tight on time. Let these new Eurostar trains whisk you to Amsterdam where you can check out dozens of museums on the cheap, find free things to do with kids, and maybe munch on a pastry at a local coffeehouse.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Alexander Spatari. Image Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Eurostar London to the French Alps:
Duration: 8 hours
Stations: London St Pancras International | Lille | Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne and Bourg-Saint-Maurice
The Eurostar snow train makes its post-pandemic return in 2023. Hop on the train in London, make a transfer in Lille, and you’ll hit the slopes of the French Alps in no time. The Eurostar ski train route leaves for the Alps on Saturdays and returns to London on Sundays, which means you’ll have the tough responsibility to spend an entire week roughing it in a swanky French ski lodge.
Eurostar London to Disneyland Paris
Duration: 4 hours
Stations: London St Pancras International | Lille | Disneyland Resort (Marne La Vallée/Chessy)
Although the direct Eurostar train between London and Disneyland Paris Resort will not run for the rest of 2023, you can still get to Sleeping Beauty Castle with ease by making a connection in Lille. 2023 is the park’s 30th anniversary and the celebrations last all year. Updated and new rides and shows are on the schedule between 2023 and 2025, making it a great year to visit Disneyland Paris.
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Header Image Credit: Getty Images, Photo and Co. Image Location: St Pancras International Station, London, UK