London/Paris/Brussels/Amsterdam/Cologne – 17 October 2024 – Eurostar is excited to announce the return of Snap, the much-loved product tailored for spontaneous travellers eager to explore Europe’s iconic cities, with fares discounted by up to 50%.  

Designed for those who thrive on spur-of-the-moment adventures, Snap offers an innovative and affordable way to enjoy Eurostar’s high-speed rail journeys at unbeatable prices, making it easier than ever to travel on a whim. 

How does it work? 

• Customers visit snap.eurostar.com to select a travel date and destination 

• Eurostar then allocates the train times for the chosen date  

• 48 hours before departure, Eurostar confirms the train details with customers  

Spontaneous travellers can book Snap tickets exclusively on snap.eurostar.com, up to two weeks in advance for travel to and from London, and up to eight days ahead for other routes, benefiting from discounted fares aboard Eurostar trains. 

Thanks to Snap, more people can enjoy the comfort and style Eurostar is known for, including high-speed, city-centre-to-city-centre trips and environmentally friendly connections. Snap journeys are also eligible to earn Club Eurostar points, redeemable for future rewards, adding even more value to each trip.  

François Le Doze, Chief Commercial Officer at Eurostar, commented: “Snap has been a customer favourite, and we’re thrilled to bring it back year-round, offering a smart solution for travellers who can be flexible with their schedules. With Snap, Eurostar makes a simple yet compelling promise: travellers pick the date and destination, we select the time, and they can snap up to 50% off the price for remaining Eurostar seats. It’s a smart way to travel, ensuring no seat goes unused – a win for our customers, a win for Eurostar, and a win for the planet.”   

For more information or to book, visit snap.eurostar.com and secure Snap tickets today. 

Terms and conditions apply.  

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NOTES TO EDITOR  

• Eurostar aims to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030 and become the backbone for sustainable travel in Europe  

• With a fleet of 51 trains, Eurostar offers the largest international high-speed network in Western Europe, serving 28 destinations in Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. In 2023, Eurostar carried 18.6 million passengers and generated sales of €2 billion 

• In 2024, Eurostar announced its intention to buy up to 50 new trainsets     

• Eurostar is owned by SNCF Voyages Développement (55.75%), a subsidiary of SNCF Voyageurs, CDPQ (19.31%), SNCB (18.50%) and funds managed by Federated Hermes Infrastructure (6.44%) 

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