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All aboard: Eurostar unveils new direct routes from London to two cities

Escape the skies and glide into Europe in style on Eurostar’s new direct routes from London to Frankfurt and Geneva, set to launch in the early 2030s.
Hannah Cornish
Written by Hannah Cornish Edited by Jonny Payne 19 June 2025
A photo of a Eurostar train on the platform at St Pancras Station in north London
Travel to and from London quickly with the Eurostar. Credit: Shutterstock. Image courtesy of Shutterstock.
Everything we know about the new Eurostar routes planned
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  • What: Plans unveiled to launch direct services linking London St Pancras with Germany and Switzerland
  • When: Services are expected to launch in the early 2030s
  • Where: New routes will connect London St Pancras direct with Frankfurt and Geneva

Eurostar has unveiled plans to launch direct services linking London St Pancras with Germany and Switzerland.

A fleet of up to 50 new trains – costing around £1.7 billion – will serve new routes between the capital and both Frankfurt and Geneva from the early 2030s. 

It’s not confirmed what stops the services would make, or whether passengers would be able to get on and off en route. The journey times, however, are expected to take five hours between London and Frankfurt, and five hours and 20 minutes between London and Geneva.

Whether it’s a lakeside escape in Switzerland or business in the heart of Germany’s financial hub, these new planned routes will bring Europe closer than ever.

What this means for London

London has long championed sustainable travel and climate-conscious choices, placing green innovation at the heart of its future. So this isn’t just good news for travellers – it’s a boost for London too.

With stronger ties to continental Europe, the city strengthens its role as a vibrant getaway to culture, business and creativity. For London residents, it’s a fresh invitation to explore, connect and experience the world in a sustainable way.

Looking ahead

The new planned Eurostar routes from St Pancras are set to launch in the early 2030s, but anticipation is already building! From Alpine adventures to riverside strolls, Europe’s most exciting destinations are about to feel a whole lot closer.

What other countries can you go to from St Pancras on the Eurostar?

From London St Pancras, Eurostar trains already serve direct connections between France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

There are also indirect routes and connections to other European destinations, including Cologne, Dusseldorf and some ski resorts in France during the winter.

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