Breathtaking Views, Free Wi-Fi and Cozy Seats: the Ski & Snow Trains That Carry You to Top French Resorts

Take your pick: If you’re planning a ski trip to the French Alps this winter, Eurostar has made it easier than ever with two convenient train services: Eurostar Snow and Eurostar Ski. Both get you from major cities straight to the mountains without the stress of traffic, transfers, or long airport waits.

Eurostar train in St. Pancras, London. Photo: Jon Kempner / Shutterstock

Eurostar Snow: Enjoy the Ride, Admire the Winter Wonderland   

Eurostar Snow runs from London, Brussels, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam, carrying passengers eager to spend time on the slopes straight to the heart of the Alps, with stops scheduled in Chambéry, Albertville, Moûtiers, Aime-La-Plagne, Landry, and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. From Bourg-Saint-Maurice, coaches will whisk you to popular resorts like Val Thorens, Courchevel, Meribel, Val d’Isère, Tignes, and Les Menuires. 

Val Thorens. Photo: Olga Gavrilova / Shutterstock

If you are traveling from London, know that Eurostar’s trains depart on Saturday mornings with return options on Saturday or Sunday. Departures from Brussels, Amsterdam, and Rotterdam follow a similar weekend schedule.

Eurostar Ski: Travel Straight to the Slopes

If you’re interested in starting your holidays with zero complications during transfer, you might want to opt for the Eurostar Ski option. The train has been designed for travelers heading from London to Bourg-Saint-Maurice via a quick connection at Lille Europe, allowing you to arrive refreshed and ready to hit the slopes with no rest time needed. 

Departure times are also set for Saturdays, with flexible return options, and you can still reach all the same Alpine resorts via local coaches.

Cozy Seats with Extra Legroom, Free Wi-Fi, Meals and Power Socks    

Eurostar train, Brussels. Photo: mrphoto757 / Shutterstock

On board, both trains offer comfort and convenience. Eurostar Standard gives you a cozy seat, free wi-fi, and power sockets at your seat. Eurostar Plus adds extra legroom, faster wi-fi, and meal service between London and Lille, plus snacks for the onward journey. Eurostar Premier offers the most spacious seating, onboard snacks, and a relaxed journey so you arrive ready for action.

Traveling with family? Both services are family-friendly, with toilets nearby, baby-changing facilities, and free wi-fi to keep everyone entertained. Special fares for children make a family ski holiday easier on the wallet.

Carrying Luggage? No Problem

Standard and Plus passengers can bring two pieces of checked luggage (up to 85 cm), one hand luggage item, and skis or a snowboard. Premier travelers can bring three checked bags. There’s no weight limit, just make sure your items can be safely stored and labeled.

From boarding to arrival, Eurostar Snow and Eurostar Ski are all about stress-free travel. You can enjoy the views, grab a snack at Eurostar Café, charge your devices, and relax while the train carries you straight into the mountains for your winter adventure.

Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France. Photo: Julia Kuznetsova / Shutterstock

On January 14, 2026, Eurostar, currently preparing for a direct connection between Germany and London in collaboration with Deutsche Bahn, announced reaching a historic milestone across its five-country network after it carried a whopping total of 400 million customers since it began operating in 1994.

The feat followed a record 2025 that counted 20 million customers, an increase of 500,000 passengers from the previous year on record.