Eurostar Ski Train tickets now on sale

Eurostar snow train tickets for the forthcoming winter season go on sale today. Last week Rail Europe announced they were cancelling their snow train service, so snow train regulars will be pleased there is still train access to the Alps.

The Eurostar ski train service will run from 19th December 2009 to 17th April 2010, and you can board at St. Pancras International or Ashford International. The ski train will take you to Moûtiers, Aime-la-Plagne and Bourg-St-Maurice. For transfer times to ski resorts from each station, have a look at our Snow Train Destinations page for more information.

There will be twice weekly departures from St. Pancras International; one day ski train leaving on a Saturday morning, and an overnight ski train leaving on Friday evenings. The overnight Eurostar ski train arrives around 7am in the morning, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the slopes!

You can book your ski train ticket direct at Eurostar.com

Rail Europe Snow Train Cancelled for 09/10 Season

Sad news folks. Rail Europe announced yesterday that the overnight snow train for the coming winter season has been cancelled. Despite being better for the environment, the snow train appears to be the latest victim of the current economic climate. The statement reads:

We’re really sad to announce that the Snow Train won’t be running during the coming ski season. Unfortunately, the current economic climate and poor exchange rates along with an increase in our operating costs, has meant that the service would not be financially viable.

But, lest we forget, you can still reach the French Alps by train. Eurostar runs a day train and a night train, which can whisk you to the Alps at 186 mph. Tickets for the coming winter season will be available in the next few weeks, so check back for more details. Eurostar tickets can be bought online, and check the Eurostar site for more details.