The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
2 h 12 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau 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 Gare de le Cateau will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 3 trains that leave Paris Gare du Nord for Gare de le Cateau every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 160 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£20 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
847917 · 841713 | On time 13:33 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h27 | 17:00 Gare de le Cateau | 1 change | |
7043+ 841915 · 841714 | On time 13:45 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h53 | 16:38 Gare de le Cateau | 2 changes | |
7047+ 841917 · 841716 | On time 14:42 Paris Gare du Nord | 3h25 | 18:07 Gare de le Cateau | 2 changes | |
847925 · 841715 | On time 16:33 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h10 | 18:43 Gare de le Cateau | 1 change | |
847927 · 841717 | On time 17:33 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h12 | 19:45 Gare de le Cateau | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:32 Paris Gare du Nord | 2h20 | 10:52 Gare de le Cateau | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau
Trains from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 16:33. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 16:33 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, SNCF from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau trainsSNCF TER, SNCF trains will get you between Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de le Cateau from £7. 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 Gare de le Cateau train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare du Nord to Gare de le Cateau 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 Gare de le Cateau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare du Nord and Gare de le Cateau
- 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

