--- title: A Closer Look at Eurostar's London, Paris, and Amsterdam Network description: Discover the hidden gems of the Nordics, from Odense's fairy tales to Norway's stunning fjords; explore authentic experiences beyond the famous capitals. image: https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hubfs/0867-Train_cam_PBKA_summer_%5B1%5D.jpg --- [![Avanti Destinations Logo](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png?width=100&height=63&name=Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png "Avanti Destinations Logo")](http://www.avantidestinations.com) [![Avanti Destinations Logo](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png?width=100&height=63&name=Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png "Avanti Destinations Logo")](http://www.avantidestinations.com) - [The Avanti Traveler](https://info.avantidestinations.com/the-avanti-traveler) - [Blog Homepage](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/the-avanti-traveler) - [Avanti Podcast](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/avanti-podcast/the-avanti-podcast) - [Avanti Destinations](https://www.avantidestinations.com/home) - [Subscribe Now](https://share.hsforms.com/1FoJwsgeZQ366rRMQXb1RJQ158jk) search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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Linking London with Paris and Amsterdam through the Channel Tunnel and a web of high-speed lines across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, Eurostar turns three of Europe's most-visited capitals into a single, connected trip. Here's a closer look at what makes the journey comfortable, and what riders pass along the way. ![0001316](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/0001316.jpg?width=500&height=333&name=0001316.jpg) Comfort and Amenities Onboard Eurostar trains offer three classes of service, giving travelers a range of options depending on budget and priorities. Standard is the most accessible option, with comfortable, carpeted, air-conditioned cabins. Seating includes a mix of forward-facing rows and table seating for four, which works well for families or groups traveling together. Every seat has access to a power outlet and free Wi-Fi throughout the journey. Standard Plus (sometimes offered as Comfort) builds on Standard with roomier leather seating arranged in pairs, drop-down tables suited to working or dining, and a light meal with drinks served at the seat on London routes. Business Premier (also called Premier) is Eurostar's top tier, designed for travelers who want a more relaxed pace. It includes access to Eurostar lounges in London, Paris, and Brussels, a more substantial meal service, and greater flexibility for changing travel plans. No matter the class, every train includes the Eurostar Café, a bar car in the middle of the train serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, and snacks, and often doubling as the best spot on board for a view. Luggage allowances are generous across all classes, and because most border and security checks happen before boarding, there's no need to navigate them again mid-journey. ![D5\_S09\_7108](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/D5_S09_7108.jpg?width=500&height=333&name=D5_S09_7108.jpg) The Route: What Riders Experience Along the Way Eurostar's network connects London, Paris, and Amsterdam through a mix of direct services, each with its own path through the countryside and cities of northern Europe. London to Paris. The most traveled route on the network, this direct service departs from St Pancras International and reaches Paris Gare du Nord in around two and a half hours. After a handful of stops in the English countryside, the train enters the Channel Tunnel for a 20-minute underwater crossing, emerging in northern France before racing toward Paris at up to 300 km/h. London to Amsterdam. This direct service takes a different path north through Belgium and the Netherlands, typically calling at Lille Europe and passing through Brussels before continuing to Rotterdam Centraal and finishing at Amsterdam Centraal, right at the edge of the city's famous canal ring. The full journey takes around four hours. Paris to Amsterdam. Travelers connecting the two cities directly pass through Brussels, then continue north through Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Schiphol before arriving in Amsterdam, with the full trip taking a little over three hours. Brussels, though not one of the campaign's headline cities, sits at the crossroads of nearly every Eurostar route between London, Paris, and Amsterdam, making it a natural add-on stop for advisors building multi-city itineraries. Its central station connects easily to onward Eurostar and regional services in every direction. ![0001315](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/0001315.jpg?width=500&height=333&name=0001315.jpg) Why It Works for Clients For travel advisors piecing together a London, Paris, and Amsterdam itinerary, Eurostar removes much of the friction that comes with flying between capitals. There's no need to arrive hours early for security, no shuttle to a remote airport, and no lost afternoon waiting at a gate. 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