Book Eurostar Tickets
Book your Eurostar tickets through DiscoverByRail and discover the best tips and tricks for finding the cheapest fares.
The search tool below from NS – the Dutch Railways – makes it easy to find the best Eurostar connection and book your train tickets online in just a few clicks.
Eurostar routes
Eurostar runs high-speed trains through the Channel Tunnel connecting London with mainland Europe, along with several routes across Western Europe. You can easily book any of these Eurostar services using the tool above.
These are all the routes currently operated by Eurostar:
- London – Paris
- London – Brussels
- London – Lille
- London – Rotterdam & Amsterdam
- Amsterdam – Rotterdam – Antwerp – Brussels – Paris
- Paris – Brussels – Liege – Aachen – Cologne – Dusseldorf – Duisburg – Essen – Dortmund
Travel classes
Eurostar high-speed trains have three classes of travel:
- Eurostar Standard (comparable to 2nd class)
- Eurostar Plus (comparable to 1st class)
- Eurostar Premier (a premium first class)
Eurostar Standard class has a 2+2 seating layout, offering a comfortable and affordable option for most passengers. Both Eurostar Plus and Premier classes feature a 1+2 configuration, giving you more space and comfort. The key difference is that Premier adds extra perks, including fully flexible and refundable tickets, fast-track security, and access to Eurostar’s lounges in London, Paris, and Brussels before departure (on cross-Channel routes only).
For more details on Eurostar travel classes, onboard food and drink, check-in procedures, and the stations served, see our Eurostar guide.
Tips and tricks for finding a cheap Eurostar ticket
It’s possible to score a cheap Eurostar ticket if you know where to look. One of the best ways to do this is by taking advantage of Eurostar Snap fares. These are special, heavily discounted tickets designed for last-minute travel. Rather than choosing a specific departure time, you select only the day you want to travel, and Eurostar sends your train times and ticket at least 48 hours before your journey. If you’re flexible with your travel times, Snap fares are an excellent way to grab a cheap Eurostar ticket!
There is also the Eurostar upgrade bid, in which passengers can bid for an upgrade from Standard (2nd class) to Plus (1st class), providing a cheap way to score a first-class ticket.
In addition, Eurostar frequently runs flash sales and promotional deals, giving you the chance to buy tickets at discounted prices.
UK connections to and from the Eurostar
If your journey on the Eurostar starts outside London (or you’re taking the Eurostar to London and are planning to connect onward by train to another destination in the UK), it’s worth checking out London International CIV fares. These special tickets let you travel at a reduced cost from most stations in Great Britain to London when connecting to the Eurostar. Trains in the UK can be expensive, so using this option makes it much more affordable to travel on the Eurostar if you’re not based in London or arriving there from the European mainland.
London International CIV tickets can be an excellent way to save money compared to the often expensive regular fares charged by British train operators. They are fixed-price and can even be purchased on the day of travel. These tickets have another advantage too. If your train is delayed, you’re covered and can take the next available Eurostar free of charge. The same counts the other way around as well: if your Eurostar is delayed, you can take any onward train to your British destinations.
For more details on these great-value tickets and how to buy them, check the London International CIV page.