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London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train
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Cheapest Price £41.04
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30 days in advance £278.71
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First train05:40
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Last train20:01
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey8hr 12m
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Distance829 kilometres
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Trains per day20
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Avg. journey time9hr 3m
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Train operators
Explore London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by rail
Getting ready for a trip from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train ticket cost for journeys between London and Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £41.04, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of £278, and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to £272.
How to find cheap train tickets
Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.
Train timetable for travel between London and Bourg-Saint-Maurice
There are a number of different options for travellers going from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice by train. Here is what to expect along this route:
First daily departure (weekday): 05:40
Last daily departure (weekday): 20:01
First daily departure (weekend): 06:18
Last daily departure (weekend): 20:01
Average number of daily trains: 20 trains
Frequency of train departures: every 16 minutes
Train duration for trips from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
The swiftest journey time on this route is 8 hours and 12 minutes, crossing a total distance of 829 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets between London and Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
Tickets along this route go on sale 9 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.
Maximising your travels to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance by train from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
The total distance between London and Bourg-Saint-Maurice is 829 kilometres.
How much does the train from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice cost?
The lowest fare on this route is £41.04. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around £278. When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around £272.
How far in advance can I book my London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice train tickets?
Tickets for this route become available 9 months before the travel date.
How long does the train take from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice?
The fastest travel time is 8 hours and 12 minutes.
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During the ski season, Eurostar run direct trains (both overnight and by day) from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. In addition, there is a year-round option from London travelling via Paris, then using a high-speed TGV from Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice.
Eurostar direct by day
Head for the slopes with a direct ski train from London 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 London St Pancras at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
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.
London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice
The daytime Eurostar ski train to the Alps sweeps out of London through Kent to its first stop at Ashford International, where more passengers join the train. Then it runs through the Channel Tunnel and stops briefly 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 ski train from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice. It’s an easy and comfortable 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 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 London St Pancras at least one hour prior to the scheduled departure time.
Apart from the direct overnight ski train, Eurostar also offer a daytime service on this route, and there are also good options for travel via Paris.
London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (night train)
The overnight Eurostar ski train to the Alps sweeps out of London through Kent to its first stop at Ashford International, where more passengers join the train. Then it runs through the Channel Tunnel and briefly makes a 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 by day
It is easy to travel by train from London 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 London starts with a high-speed run to Paris with Eurostar. In the French capital, you transfer from the Gare du Nord to the Gare du 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 London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, with direct daytime and overnight ski trains from London on winter weekends. On those rare days when there’s an overnight TGV train from Paris to Bourg-Saint-Maurice, it is possible to leave London by Eurostar late afternoon and connect into that overnight service from Paris to the Tarentaise Valley.
London to Paris
The first part of the journey from London sweeps through Thameside landscapes and rural Kent to reach the Channel Tunnel. Little more than an hour after leaving London 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. There is a luggage and body scan and you'll be asked to show your passport. 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.