The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 12 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for Douai station every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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K44 (843937)Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 174 km
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1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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7015+ K40 (843828) | On time 07:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h39 | 09:24 Douai station | 1 change | |
7023+ K44 (843932) | On time 08:42 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h42 | 10:24 Douai station | 1 change | |
7031+ K44 (843934) | On time 10:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h39 | 12:24 Douai station | 1 change | |
7035+ K40 (843834) | On time 11:46 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h38 | 13:24 Douai station | 1 change | |
7171 | On time 12:51 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h07 | 13:58 Douai station | 0 changesdirect | |
7043+ K40 (843838) | On time 13:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h39 | 15:24 Douai station | 1 change | |
7375+ K44 (843939) | On time 14:51 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h41 | 16:32 Douai station | 1 change | |
7053+ K40 (843846) | On time 15:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h39 | 17:24 Douai station | 1 change | |
7181 | On time 16:52 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h06 | 17:58 Douai station | 0 changesdirect | |
K12 (16423) | 17:28 Paris Gare du Nord | 1h59 | 19:27 Douai station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 19:47. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 1h 6m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 6m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 19:47 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Douai station from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to Douai station by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Douai station, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare du Nord and Douai station
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance.
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 18 Rue de Dunkerque.
- Terminus Nord
- Chez Casimir
- Brasserie Terminus Nord
- McDonald’s
- Bonne Journeé
- Autogrill Grignotin
- Autogrill Chips & Snacks
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- €0.70
- Hotel Whistler
- Mercure Paris Gare du Nord
- Ibis Paris Gare du Nord
- Le Matissia
- OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- 1200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-19 for train to Lille, Brussels, Amsterdam, Cologne
- Hall 2: Eurostar check-in for train to London
- Hall 3: Eastern side concourse served by platform 20-21 & 30-36 used by TER & suburban trains
- Hall 4: leading to RER platform
- Metro: Line 4, Line 5
- RER: Line B, Line D
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access is available via Rue de la Gare.
- Le Soleil de l'Orient
- IFOOD
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel de Warenghien
- La Terrasse
- Volubilis
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and TGV trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional TER connections

