Walking from Paris Gare de l’Est to Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare de l’Est and Paris Gare du Nord are 2 major railway stations in Paris which are located quite close to each other. In this guide, I will be showing you how to walk from Paris Gare de l’Est to Paris Gare du Nord just as how I had transferred from my OUIGO 7692 train from Strasbourg to my Eurostar 9051 to London.

Paris Gare de l’Est

Paris Gare de l’Est is a major railway station serving routes east of Paris, hence the name, with trains reaching Strasbourg, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, and even Moscow from here. Paris Gare de l’Est is also known as Paris-Est.

When arriving at Paris Gare de l’Est from a train, turn right after approaching the concourse from the platform.

Head out the side exit with another big sign pointing towards Paris Gare du Nord.

Take the pedestrian staircase up to Rue d’Alsace.

Rue d’Alsace is a pedestrianised street parallel to Paris Gare de l’Est.

Paris Gare de l’Est can be seen from above, but there are some construction works going on at the time of my visit.

Turn left at Rue de Dunkerque which is the second street on the left, and continue straight on. The junction is at Hôtel Bristol Nord and the entrance to Jardin Marielle Franco.

There are 2 pedestrian crossings to cross in quick succession of each other on the triangular road junction.

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord is just ahead after the second pedestrian crossing.

Paris Gare du Nord is a major railway station serving routes north of Paris, hence the name, with trains reaching London, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands from here. Paris Gare du Nord is also known as Paris-Nord.

The glass façade of Paris Gare du Nord is the nearest entrance and you can head straight in. The walk from Paris Gare de l’Est to Paris Gare du Nord takes about 5 minutes from last door to first door.

The original grand façade of Paris Gare du Nord.

Once in Paris Gare du Nord, follow the signs to the trains.

The concourse at Paris Gare du Nord is a lot wider than, and is easier to navigate with the crowds spread out.

Eurostar departures are 1 floor up near the middle of the station concourse.