Station guide
Gare de l’Est
Luggage, toilets, where to eat and getting around
Updated 6 November 2026 · Based on online sources, not yet checked at the station
Quick answers
- LuggageStation lockers on level -1, €5.50 for 24 h (small). Coins only.
- ToiletsLevel -1, €1.
- Quick foodEXKi, on the cross platform, tracks 7-8.
Gare de l’Est in numbers
- 42.7 million passengersIt is the 5th busiest station in France out of 3,021 ranked stations. SNCF open data, station footfall, 2024.
- 3.6% more passengers than in 2019The station is busier than before the pandemic. Same source.
- 80.9% of TGVs leaving Paris Est arrive on timeAbout 1 in 5 arrives late. "On time" means under 5 min late on trips under 1h30, 10 min up to 3h, 15 min beyond. Cancellations (1.1%) are counted separately. SNCF open data, TGV punctuality by route, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.
- Reims 89.5%, Stuttgart 41.6%Reims, Nancy and Strasbourg are the most punctual routes. To Frankfurt (66.6%) and Stuttgart, more than 1 train in 3 is late. These are per-route figures from Paris Est, not a national rate. Same source.
- TER Grand Est, 93.3% on timeIt ranks 3rd of 14 networks. This is the regional network’s figure, not the station’s. SNCF open data, TER punctuality, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026.
- Transilien 90.9% (Paris Est), 89.8% (RER E)Share of passengers arriving under 5 min late, per line, not per station. Don’t compare with TGV. SNCF open data, Transilien punctuality, Oct 2025 to Sep 2026.
This month’s ranking (French)
Left luggage at Gare de l’Est
The cheapest option we found is €1.49 per bag per day. It is a Stasher partner shop, 2 to 3 min away according to Stasher.
| Option | Price | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station lockers | €5.50 small, €7.50 medium, €9.50 large, per 24 h | Level -1, metro side. Coins only. 7:30 am to 10:30 pm per Stasher | Official |
| Stasher | From €1.49 per bag per day | Shops 2-3 min away (per seller) | Seller |
| LuggageHero | From €1 an hour or €4.50 a day, plus €1.60 per bag | Shops 2-5 min away (per seller). Card payment | Seller |
Official: summary of the official page seen in a search engine (the page itself would not open), 6 Nov 2026. Seller: seller’s site, read 6 Nov 2026. Locker prices to be confirmed at the station.
If the lockers are full, use a partner shop. We take no commission on these options.
Getting to other stations
| To | Distance | Metro |
|---|---|---|
| Gare du Nord | 500 m | Line 4, about 2 min |
Distance: Ile-de-France Mobilites. Metro time: itineraire-metro.fr. 6 Nov 2026.
Finding your way
The station has two zones: Alsace (tracks 2 to 12) and Saint-Martin (tracks 23 to 30). A cross platform joins them. Wikipedia, 6 Nov 2026.
- Metro4, 5 and 7. RER E: Magenta station. RATP and Ile-de-France Mobilites, 6 Nov 2026.
- TaxisOn the forecourt, place du 11-Novembre-1918. Summary of the official page, 6 Nov 2026.
Toilets
They are on level -1 and cost €1. They are open from 6 am to midnight and step-free. Summary of the official page, 6 Nov 2026.
With a Navigo pass: it is free with a Navigo pass, Imagine R or a magnetic ticket, since April 2024. This rule has not been re-checked since. Sortir a Paris, 28 May 2024.
Where to eat
Three places are on the cross platform. Check the posted hours before you count on them.
| Place | Why | Usual hours | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXKi | Sandwiches, salads | 5 am to 9:15 pm | Tracks 7-8 |
| Maison Pradier | Snacks, pastries | Sources disagree | Tracks 10-11 or 13, sources disagree |
| Starbucks | Coffee | 6 am to 9 pm, Sun from 11 am | Tracks 18-19 |
Summaries of official pages, 6 Nov 2026. Hours and positions not checked at the station.
For a sit-down meal: Bouillon Chartier, 5 rue du 8 Mai 1945, opposite the station. Hours and prices not checked. Sortir a Paris, 2022.
If you have time
With 45 minutes, go to Jardin Villemin, 14 rue des Récollets. Until 28 Feb 2027 it opens at 8 am (9 am at weekends) and closes at 5:45 pm. There are some one-off closures: see the page. City of Paris, 6 Nov 2026.
With 2 hours, go to the Canal Saint-Martin. Leave your bag at the left luggage first. Lonely Planet, 6 Nov 2026.
If your train is late
On a TGV INOUI you get back 25% of the ticket from 30 minutes late, 50% from 2 hours and 75% from 3 hours. TER and Transilien rules are regional. Full guide (French).
Follow your train from Gare de l’Est
Trainrail alerts you on iPhone to a delay, platform change or cancellation, connections included.
Sources , 6 Nov 2026 (Gares & Connexions, RATP and Ile-de-France Mobilites
Trainrail is an independent app, not affiliated with SNCF. Traffic and service data: SNCF open data, ODbL licence.