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Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train
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First train06:24
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Last train14:55
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey7hr 39m
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Distance753 kilometres
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Trains per day6
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Avg. journey time9hr 33m
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Train operators
Travelling by train from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Ready to travel from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.
Cost of a train ticket between Ashford and Bourg-Saint-Maurice
The cheapest ticket price along this route is £141.00. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around £140, and a week out, fares can hit around £131 on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 6 months in advance.
What’s included in the price of a European train ticket
When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.
Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice train schedule
The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 06:24.
The latest weekday train along this route departs at 14:55.
The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 06:55.
The latest weekend train along this route departs at 14:55.
6 trains run along this route each day.
Trains leave the station every 1 hour and 2 minutes.
Average train travel time and distance from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 7 hours and 39 minutes, spanning 753 kilometres in total.
How early can you book train tickets between Ashford and Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Learn even more about travelling from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train
Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the journey from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train?
The total distance between Ashford and Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train is 753 kilometres.
How much is a train ticket from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
The lowest price on this route is £141.00. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around £140, while those booked 7 days in advance are around £131.
How far in advance can I book my Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice train tickets?
You can start booking tickets for this route 6 months in advance.
What’s the travel time from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train?
The fastest journey is 7 hours and 39 minutes.
Other journeys to Bourg-Saint-Maurice View all journeys to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
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From London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice From £41.04
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From Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice From £50.37
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From Bellegarde (Ain) to Bourg-Saint-Maurice From £29.50
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From Bourg-Saint-Maurice to London From £153.35
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Eurostar direct by day
Head for the slopes with a direct ski train from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. It’s an easy and comfortable way to reach the Tarentaise Valley.
The daytime Eurostar ski train to Bourg-Saint-Maurice offers a choice of two classes. These are called Standard and Standard Premier. The latter is broadly equivalent to First Class and includes complimentary meals and drinks (including wine). Whichever class you book, there’s plenty of space on board for you to take along skis or a snowboard without any extra charge. Remember that Eurostar require ski train passengers to check in at Ashford International at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
These services are hugely popular and it pays to book early. Apart from the direct daytime ski train, Eurostar also offer an overnight service on this route, and there are also good options for travel via Paris.
Ashford International to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Shortly after leaving Ashford, the Eurostar ski train to the Alps enters the Channel Tunnel. The first stop in France is at Lille Europe for a crew change. From there, it’s a non-stop run to the Alps, skirting the east side of Paris and then dashing south on the high-speed line towards Burgundy. Running east from Lyon, the countryside becomes increasingly hilly.
Beyond Chambéry the train joins the Isère Valley, which it follows up into the Alps. The train stops twice (at Moûtiers and Aime-la-Plagne) before arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From there it is an easy transfer to Les Arcs and the other famous ski resorts of the Tarentaise region.
Eurostar direct overnight
Head for the slopes with a direct overnight ski train from Ashford in Kent to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Eurostar’s overnight service from London and Ashford offers an easy way to reach the Tarentaise Valley. No alcohol is served on overnight Eurostar trains. As these are alcohol-free trains, passengers are not permitted to bring any alcoholic drinks on board.
The overnight Eurostar service to Bourg-Saint-Maurice is operated by a regular Eurostar train. So there are no couchettes or sleeping berths on board, just normal seats. Eurostar offer a choice of two classes. These are called Standard and Standard Premier. The latter is broadly equivalent to First Class and offers comfier seats and complimentary refreshments.
Whichever class you book, there’s plenty of space on board for you to take along skis or a snowboard without any extra charge. Remember that Eurostar require ski train passengers to check in at Ashford International at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
Ashford International to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (night train)
The overnight Eurostar ski train to the Alps leaves Ashford International and enters the Channel Tunnel. It makes a brief late-evening stop at Lille Europe for a crew change. From there, it’s a non-stop run through the night to the Alps, skirting the east side of Paris and then dashing south on the high-speed line towards Burgundy and beyond.
The train stops twice (at Moûtiers and Aime-la-Plagne) before arriving at Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From there it is an easy transfer to Les Arcs and the other famous ski resorts of the Tarentaise region.
via Paris
It is easy to travel by train from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice during the day. This route via Paris is available at any season. So even at times when the direct Eurostar ski trains are not running, it is easy to get to the Tarentaise Valley by train.
The journey from Ashford starts with a high-speed run to Paris with Eurostar. In the French capital, you transfer from the Gare du Nord to the Gare de Lyon where you join a sleek TGV train for the journey to the French Alps. On many days, the onward journey from Paris to your final destination of Bourg-Saint-Maurice requires a change of train at Chambéry – and this is the route we describe below.
There are other options for travelling from Ashford to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, with direct daytime and overnight ski trains from Ashford on winter weekends.
Ashford International to Paris
Board a Eurostar service from Ashford International to Paris Gare du Nord. There are normally three non-stop trains each day from Ashford to Paris. But note that there are just two departures on Sundays. The journey takes just under two hours. Within 20 minutes of leaving Ashford, the train reaches the Channel Tunnel. Less than an hour after leaving Ashford you’ll already be in northern France, tracking south through Flanders’ fields towards Paris.
Remember to factor in at least half an hour for Eurostar’s airline-style baggage check prior to boarding your train. This is a light-touch security scan, and there are no restrictions on taking liquids on board Eurostar trains.
Paris interchange: Paris Nord to Paris Lyon
When you alight from the train at Gare du Nord look for signs to the Metro and RER. Once you've bought a ticket follow the signs to 'RER D', direction 'Melun' or 'Malesherbes'. So long as you're heading in the right direction, all the trains on this line stop at Gare de Lyon. The actual train journey takes around 10 mins with just one stop on the way at Châtelet-les-Halles. Upon alighting from the RER train at Gare de Lyon, follow the signs to the mainline station. The signs read 'Accès aux trains Grandes Lignes'. The whole journey from the concourse at Gare du Nord to the mainline departure platforms at Gare de Lyon will normally take about 40 mins but we recommend leaving at least 50 mins.
If you are arriving at Gare du Nord from London, bear in mind that you can buy Paris Métro tickets at the Eurostar terminal at St. Pancras and on board the Eurostar train. Similarly, passengers arriving at the Gare du Nord on Thalys trains from Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands can buy Metro tickets on the train (at the Thalys Bar). Although universally referred to as Métro tickets, they are in fact valid on RER trains too.
Paris to Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux
The high-speed TGV trains from Paris to Chambéry leave from the Gare de Lyon in the French capital. Most trains make just one stop on the run from Paris to Chambéry. Some services are operated by double-deck TGV Duplex trains.
The journey from Paris to Chambéry in the French Alps takes in some very fine scenery. The train dashes south from Paris and before long you are skirting Burgundy vineyards. The last hour of the journey is through increasingly mountainous landscapes as the train cuts through the foothills of the Alps. In Chambéry, you’ll arrive at the modern Challes-les-Eaux station.
Chambéry - Challes-les-Eaux to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
SNCF run direct regional trains (called TER services) each day from Chambéry Challes-les-Eaux to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Additionally there are up to six SNCF bus services which follow exactly the same route up the Isère Valley to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Our system clearly shows which services are buses and which are trains.
The fares and journey time are much the same, whether you opt for a train or a bus. Expect the run from Chambéry to Bourg-Saint-Maurice to be two hours. Leaving Chambéry, the route skirts the Massif de Bauges. The last hour of the journey becomes ever more dramatic, with fine views of the Vanoise range away to the south. Sit on the right of the train or bus for the best views.