1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£38
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£56
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 28 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 35 m
Trains on 18 Sept
12
Distance
213 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Roubaix to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Roubaix to Paris will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 12 trains from Roubaix to Paris, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 213 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 40 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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19740Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Roubaix to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a flight costs an average of £168.
Distance: 213 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£33 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £168 Average Price | £51 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Roubaix to Paris:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Roubaix to Paris costing on average £33.
A coach is £159 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Roubaix to Paris costing on average £168.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 2h 15m.
Coach takes on average 3h 1m.
The journey is about 58m faster (2h 2m by train vs 3h 0m by car) and roughly £17 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£33 vs £51). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Roubaix to Paris trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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19740+ 7020 | 8:37 Roubaix station | 1h40 | 10:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
7026+ P80 (844068) | 9:20 Roubaix station | 1h56 | 11:16 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
19716+ 7044 | 13:37 Roubaix station | 2h10 | 15:47 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
19720+ 7052 | 15:41 Roubaix station | 1h36 | 17:17 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
19736+ 7060 | 16:41 Roubaix station | 1h35 | 18:16 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
19742+ 7068 | 17:37 Roubaix station | 1h41 | 19:18 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
7072+ P80 (844080) | 18:21 Roubaix station | 1h29 | 19:50 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
19744+ 7238 | 18:37 Roubaix station | 1h50 | 20:27 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
19726+ 7082 | 19:41 Roubaix station | 1h37 | 21:18 Paris Gare du Nord | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
7200 | 4:58 Roubaix station | 2h10 | 7:08 Paris Gare du Nord | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Roubaix to Paris run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 213 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 213 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 5:26 |
Last train 22:03 |
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World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roubaix to Paris 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 Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Roubaix to Paris trains use the Roubaix to Paris Gare du Nord station pair. Use this guide to compare Roubaix and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Roubaix has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Rivoli, La Petite Cour
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Roubaix. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Roubaix. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Roubaix: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Roubaix: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roubaix: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Lille Roubaix Grand Hôtel, B&B Hotel Lille Roubaix Campus Gare, Ibis Lille Roubaix Centre.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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