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Cross-border route · Europe
Eurostar: Londres, Paris and Bruxelas
By train under the Canal da Mancha: from St Pancras, in central Londres, to central Paris or to Bruxelas in just over two hours.
the United Kingdom
France
Belgium
3 cities 3 countries
In the photo: St Pancras International, Londres
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The route
What is Eurostar: Londres, Paris and Bruxelas
The Eurostar links Londres to the continent via the tunnel under the Canal da Mancha. Trains depart from St Pancras International station, in the King's Cross area, and run on two branches: one to Paris (Gare du Nord), in about 2 hours 15 minutes, and another to Bruxelas (Bruxelles-Midi), in about 2 hours. Many trains from Bruxelas also stop in Lille, in northern France.
The tunnel crossing takes about 20 minutes and is barely noticed: the train enters the tunnel in Kent, England, and emerges near Calais, France. The difference from other European train routes is the boarding process: because the United Kingdom is not in the Schengen Area, passport and baggage checks are carried out at the station, before boarding the train, much like a small airport.
The map
3 cities in 3 countries
Outlines: Natural Earth, public domain. Adapted by Cidade Turismo.
The journey
City by city
Distances and times are approximate: check before you set out.
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1 · the United Kingdom
Londres
The route begins at St Pancras International, a 19th-century red-brick station linked to the King's Cross St Pancras tube. Londres deserves at least three days: the Museu Britânico, Westminster and the Big Ben, the Torre de Londres, the Tâmisa and the parks.
→ Paris cerca de 2h15 Ramal de Paris: Eurostar de St Pancras à Gare du Nord pelo túnel sob o Canal da Mancha, em geral sem parada; alguns horários param em Lille.
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2 · France
Paris
The Paris branch arrives at Gare du Nord, in the 10th arrondissement, connected to the metro and the RER. Paris requires at least three days: the Louvre, the Torre Eiffel, Notre-Dame, Montmartre and the Sena.
→ Bruxelas cerca de 1h20 Eurostar direto entre a Gare du Nord e a Bruxelles-Midi, por linha de alta velocidade, sem controle de passaporte (os dois países estão no Espaço Schengen).
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3 · Belgium
Bruxelas
The Bruxelas branch arrives at Bruxelles-Midi (Brussel-Zuid), usually with a stop in Lille. From the centre: the Grand-Place, the Saint-Hubert galleries and the Atomium; Bruges and Gante are less than an hour away by regional train.
How to travel
The way and the tickets
By train, with a reserved seat ticket purchased in advance. Unlike other European trains, Eurostar services to and from Londres have a cut-off for boarding: ticket check, X-ray of luggage and passport control before the platform. Arrive early and confirm the time recommended by the company beforehand.
Best time to go
When to go: month by month
From May to September: long days and mild temperatures, with more visitors in museums and busier trains in July and August. April, May and September usually strike a good balance between weather and crowds. In December there are markets and Christmas lights, with cold weather and short days.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Planning
Planning the trip
How many days
The train takes about 2 hours 15 minutes from Londres to Paris and about 2 hours from Londres to Bruxelas. For the two main cities, allow 6 days; for the three capitals, 8 to 11 days.
Who it is for
For those who want to combine Londres and Paris (or Bruxelas) in a single trip, without changing airports, for couples and families, and for those who prefer to depart and arrive in the city centre, with their suitcase.
Your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Eurostar: Londres, Paris and Bruxelas
Quanto tempo leva o Eurostar de Londres a Paris e a Bruxelas?
Cerca de 2 horas e 15 minutos até Paris (Gare du Nord) e cerca de 2 horas até Bruxelas (Bruxelles-Midi), saindo de St Pancras International. A travessia do túnel sob o Canal da Mancha leva cerca de 20 minutos desse tempo.
Precisa mostrar passaporte no Eurostar?
Sim. O Reino Unido não está no Espaço Schengen, então o controle de passaporte é feito na estação, antes do embarque, nas duas pontas. Em Londres, o passaporte passa pela polícia de fronteira da França (entrada no Espaço Schengen); em Paris e em Bruxelas, pela saída do Espaço Schengen e pela polícia de fronteira britânica (entrada no Reino Unido). Ao descer do trem, você já está liberado. O Reino Unido tem regras próprias de entrada, inclusive autorização eletrônica prévia para muitos visitantes. Confirme antes de viajar.
Com quanta antecedência devo chegar à estação?
Antes de embarcar há leitura do bilhete, raio X da bagagem e controle de passaporte, e o acesso fecha um tempo antes da partida. A empresa indica no site e no bilhete a antecedência recomendada, que pode mudar em épocas de mais movimento: confirme antes e chegue com folga.
O que pode ir na bagagem?
Não há limite de peso, mas há limite de quantidade e de tamanho de malas por pessoa, e você mesmo carrega e guarda a mala no vagão. Líquidos costumam ser permitidos sem a regra dos 100 ml dos aviões, mas facas, objetos cortantes e outros itens são proibidos. Confira a lista no site da empresa antes de viajar.
Vale usar o passe Eurail ou Interrail?
O passe vale no Eurostar, mas a reserva de assento é obrigatória e paga à parte, e os lugares para quem tem passe são limitados. Para dois ou três trechos, compare com as passagens compradas com antecedência.