Paris Nord Train Station - Location in Paris?
May 18th, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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Paris Nord Train Station - Location in Paris?
I am taking a train from Paris Nord to Cologne, Germany. I am staying in the 4th. What is the easiest way to get to Paris Nord? What part of the city is it in?
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May 18th, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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I was in Paris for a week in March and "Gare du Nord" is an intersection/transfer point for many metro lines, so it is very easy to get to. Also, you may consider a bus, go to: http://www.ratp.info/orienter/f_plan...&nompdf=17 and substitute the number of a bus that runs near where you are staying for the "17" in the URL. But, note that from the 4th, a cab ride couldn't be easier, and as I recall, not too expensive, and this is your best bet if you have luggage.
One word of advise, when you enter the station, look up on the far right hand wall and you'll see the large electronic information board, the kind that goes, flip-flip-flip when a train leaves, and look for the train going to Cologne and you'll see what platform to go to. The info is sometimes not posted until just minutes before the train leaves, don't panic, everyone is in the same "boat." AS you approach the platform, you'll notice people punching their tickets on a small punchcard machine, do likewise. This "validates" the ticket and proves to the transit police that you did in-deed enter the system from that train station. Bon Voyage!!
One word of advise, when you enter the station, look up on the far right hand wall and you'll see the large electronic information board, the kind that goes, flip-flip-flip when a train leaves, and look for the train going to Cologne and you'll see what platform to go to. The info is sometimes not posted until just minutes before the train leaves, don't panic, everyone is in the same "boat." AS you approach the platform, you'll notice people punching their tickets on a small punchcard machine, do likewise. This "validates" the ticket and proves to the transit police that you did in-deed enter the system from that train station. Bon Voyage!!
May 18th, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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The GdN is in the 10th, just to the north of the 4th. It is quite an easy transfer. If you have more than a rolling bag, a taxi would be the easiest way and probably cost no more than 10 euro. If you would prefer to go via Metro, you can plan your route on the map at http://www.ratp.info/orienter/cv/cv_en/carteparis.php
BTW, the validation process docdan decribes sounds more like the RER system, which is more like a subway that serves only Paris and surrounding areas. There are also RER trains that stop at GdN, though in a different part of the station. You want to follow the signs for Grand Lignes. On interciety trains such as you will be taking, the conductor will ask to see and will punch your ticket once on board.
BTW, the validation process docdan decribes sounds more like the RER system, which is more like a subway that serves only Paris and surrounding areas. There are also RER trains that stop at GdN, though in a different part of the station. You want to follow the signs for Grand Lignes. On interciety trains such as you will be taking, the conductor will ask to see and will punch your ticket once on board.
May 18th, 2006 | 10:48 PM
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There is indeed a validation machine before getting on the train. The only tickets that do not need to be validated are the ones that you print yourself on your computer. One of the things that the conductor checks when he comes through the train is that you have properly validated your ticket -- otherwise, you can be fined.
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May 20th, 2006 | 08:27 AM
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There are at least three ways to get to Gare du Nord from Hotel de Ville:
1. Walk to Chatelet Les Halles and take either the RER B or RER D to Gare du Nord.
2. Take Metro line 11 (direction Chatelet) to Chatelet and then metro line 4 (direction Porte de Clignancourt)to Gare du Nord.
3. Take Metro line 11 (direction Mairie des Lilas) to Republique and then Metro line 5 (direction Bobigny Pablo Picasso)to Gare du Nord.
If you're traveling light, go with #1. No transfers. Simple and direct.
1. Walk to Chatelet Les Halles and take either the RER B or RER D to Gare du Nord.
2. Take Metro line 11 (direction Chatelet) to Chatelet and then metro line 4 (direction Porte de Clignancourt)to Gare du Nord.
3. Take Metro line 11 (direction Mairie des Lilas) to Republique and then Metro line 5 (direction Bobigny Pablo Picasso)to Gare du Nord.
If you're traveling light, go with #1. No transfers. Simple and direct.
May 20th, 2006 | 08:51 AM
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Châtelet Les Halles is about a mile from the hotel. Châtelet RER is half that.
If you're traveling light, walk down Rue Vieille du Temple to Rue de Rivoli, turn left and walk a few feet to the bus N° 69 stop (Direction Champ de Mars). Ride to Square de la Tour St-Jacques. Then walk across Rue de Rivoli and board the N° 38 (Direction Gare du Nord) on the west side of the square. No climbing down into the ground or walking to/between trains. Here's the layout:
http://www.ratp.info/picts/plans/pdf...s/chatelet.pdf
If you're traveling light, walk down Rue Vieille du Temple to Rue de Rivoli, turn left and walk a few feet to the bus N° 69 stop (Direction Champ de Mars). Ride to Square de la Tour St-Jacques. Then walk across Rue de Rivoli and board the N° 38 (Direction Gare du Nord) on the west side of the square. No climbing down into the ground or walking to/between trains. Here's the layout:
http://www.ratp.info/picts/plans/pdf...s/chatelet.pdf
