Eurostar expands: new connections in Switzerland and Germany 🚄🇨🇭🇩🇪

IN BRIEF

Eurostar plans new connections to Switzerland and Germany by the early next decade.
Direct lines planned: London-Frankfurt and London-Geneva in 5 to 5h30.
A connection between Amsterdam, Brussels and Geneva is also on the agenda.
Goal: to exceed 30 million passengers each year (compared to 19.5 million in 2024).
Reinforcement of the fleet with around fifty trains adapted to the Channel Tunnel.
Eurostar aims to establish itself in the international high-speed rail market, in the face of competition and in response to ecological challenges.

The rail adventure accelerates with Eurostar, ready to push the boundaries of travel to new exciting destinations. As the competition organizes around the iconic Paris-London line, Eurostar is preparing its next bold move: directly connecting Switzerland and Germany to London, soon offering non-stop access to Frankfurt or Geneva in record time, promising a new lease of life for European travel. Who would have thought that the charm of rail could still bring such exciting surprises?

Eurostar is preparing a true revolution on European rails! With the desire to expand its historical routes, the iconic rail operator will connect London, Frankfurt, and Geneva in less than 5h30 in a few years. This strategic development encompasses Switzerland and Germany, promising direct, fast, and eco-friendly travel, while strengthening its position in a bustling international market. Discover how Eurostar plans to transform your European getaways with new routes and record ambitions in terms of ridership.

Since its inception in 1994 with the inauguration of the Channel Tunnel, Eurostar has continued to transport modern adventurers. But at the dawn of the new decade, get ready to embark on an entirely new rail chapter! Already popular for its connections between London, Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, Eurostar is poised to spread its wings towards Switzerland and Germany, offering direct routes that are ever more connected.

Direct connections between London, Geneva, and Frankfurt

By 2030, imagine crossing Europe from the fog of London to the peaceful shores of Lake Geneva in Geneva, all without a stop and twenty times more comfortable than any low-cost flight getaway (no seat bugs included)! Eurostar promises to connect Geneva and Frankfurt to the British capital in 5 to 5h30. This project is set to be revolutionary, boosting both tourism and business meetings, while saving the planet from thousands of polluting cars and planes.

A new dynamic for the international rail market

This offensive is no accident: Eurostar aims to exceed 30 million annual passengers, far more than the 19.5 million transported in 2024. In the face of sharp new competition – Virgin Group and Trenitalia are also eyeing the Channel Tunnel – Eurostar is bringing out the big guns: the purchase of around fifty new trains specially designed to handle Europe’s most anticipated cross-border journeys. Let’s not forget that these new services come at a time when ecology and practicality are major assets for travelers seeking efficient, fast, and decarbonized experiences.

From history to innovation: Eurostar, a pioneer in motion

For some, the train evokes slowness, but at Eurostar, we don’t rest on our laurels regarding modernity. A little flashback: the journey began in 1991 with the official launch of the project, followed by the sensational opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994. By 2010, Cologne and Aachen were served. In the following decade, the Thalys brand merged under the Eurostar banner to form a single European rail giant. Now, the ambition is called “transalpine connection,” and Geneva will soon join the major European cities accessible by direct rail.

A bet on green and practical Europe

For the modern passenger – the one who compares every cent and every minute on social media – flirting with Switzerland from the Thames on a plush seat, while surfing the web, is the ultimate luxury! With a direct and fast connection between Amsterdam, Brussels, and Geneva also in the works, Eurostar clearly intends to penetrate even deeper into the daily lives of active travelers, whether they dream of trendy beaches (discover them here) or gastronomic experiences that make the headlines (chefs dare to do anything).

The bright future of European travel

As media investments in travel explode and dream destinations make the buzz (top trends here), Eurostar ensures a prominent place in your conversations and desires for elsewhere. Whether you are planning a Swiss cruise, a city break in Frankfurt, or a tour of the trendiest European capitals, Eurostar will soon switch to express mode – all without ever leaving solid ground.