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Taxis can be a painless way to cross Paris, specifically if you have large amounts of luggage. A taxi from the Gare du Nord to (for example) the Gare de Lyon or Gare d’Austerlitz costs around 17-19 euro and takes about 25 minutes. However, be aware that there’s normally a long queue for taxis in the Gare du Nord and other main stations, so always allow no less than an hour or preferably more between trains, see above. Don’t accept taxis or private hire vehicles from touts, utilize the official taxi rank on the side entrance towards the Gare du Nord (the same side of the station since the Eurostar platforms). Make sure the motive force turns the meter on whenever you drive off.

How you can pre-book taxis…
As there’s normally a long queue for taxis in the Gare du Nord as well as other Paris stations, it’s a wise decision to pre-book one. Several companies offer pre-bookable taxis in Paris, including www.taxis-g7.com. To book taxis from G7: (more…)