Gare du Nord Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Gare du Nord. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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You can visit Gare du Nord for free on your own. However, private tours that pass by the train station cost around US$204. Plan on paying around US$341 per person for a walking tour that stops at Gare du Nord and includes a meal at a nearby restaurant.

Built in the mid-19th century, Gare du Nord has been one of Europe’s busiest train stations for more than 150 years. Today, it offers connections to northern destinations such as London, Brussels, and Amsterdam, which is why the name means “North Station” in French. Many metro and suburban RER lines also connect here.

Gare du Nord’s restrooms are well-maintained and open to the public, but they’re not free. However, they usually cost less than a dollar. An attendant is typically on hand to take money and give you change, or you can pay by card.

Gare du Nord is generally accessible to visitors with wheelchairs or mobility restrictions, but you should confirm with the specific metro, RER, or train line before planning your trip. The Eurostar has wheelchair-friendly seating, while the RER B to Charles de Gaulle Airport is also accessible.

Count on arriving at Gare du Nord at least 30 minutes before your train departure—or longer if you’d like to grab a bite to eat or browse the train station boutiques. Arrive an hour before departure for international trains leaving the EU, including the Eurostar to London.