We're schedule to arrive in Paris/CDG from Berlin at 09:30 and are scheduled to depart Gare du Nord at 12:13 pm. We're going to try carry on luggage on the flight, but may have to check a bag. Is 2:45 min enough time to get through the airport, catch the RER to the station, print the tickets, and pass through passport control? Is there a minimum time you have to report in for the Eurostar before your departure? Thanks for any help!
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
If your flight arrives on time, you'll be fine; but by all means try to limit yourselves to carry-on luggage. Buy your RER tickets from a machine using either coins or a card with an embedded chip. The lines at the windows can be quite long. The ride from CDG to Gare du Nord on the RER B takes less than 40 minutes. There is a 30-minute check-in deadline for the Eurostar. You can save a few minutes by printing your Eurostar tickets at home rather than at Gare du Nord.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
Steve,
Unfortunately the other Steve didn't check easyJet's schedule. You will arrive at CDG after the morning easyJet flight has already left and the next flight doesn't leave until 18:00.
Posted by
Grapevine, TX, USA
875 posts
You have to go through security & check in 30 minutes prior to your departure.
Posted by
Atlanta, GA, USA
2745 posts
However EasyJet has so many "hassles" that I think I would stick to the train. :)
It's going to be close,b ut if the plane is on time you will be fine. (All bets are off if the plane is late)
Posted by
Edmonton, AB, Canada
668 posts
I know this is a side issue, but I have flown EasyJet several times and never found it a hassle. Just read the fine print and abide by their rules and you will have an easy, cheap journey.