1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Roubaix to Sint-Niklaas among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 86 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £14 compared to roughly £15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.87. The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with TER | SNCF, SNCB.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Roubaix to Sint-Niklaas run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:00, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 86 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 86 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 8:00 |
Last train 21:19 |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Discover the best of Sint-Niklaas — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Sint-Niklaas trip today.
Leading museum for Belgian steam history with working engines, technical displays, and family-friendly exhibits in a former textile setting.
Museum on local craftsmanship and everyday life, presenting regional history through objects, tools, and community stories.
Small museum dedicated to Mercator’s cartographic legacy, worth visiting for anyone interested in maps, science, and navigation.
One of Belgium’s largest market squares, framed by key civic buildings and ideal for architecture, events, and a first walk through town.
Large urban park with lakes, paths, and open green space, popular for walking, relaxing, and family outings near the centre.
Green estate with woodland paths and a castle setting, well suited to a quieter stroll away from the busiest central streets.
A rich Flemish beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer and mustard. It is a staple across Flanders and a classic comfort dish in the region.
Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks or spinach, often served with sausage or bacon. A familiar home-style Flemish meal.
A smooth soup made from white asparagus, usually enriched with butter or cream. It is especially traditional in Belgian asparagus season.
Stylish restaurant known for refined Belgian and French-inspired cooking in a polished yet welcoming setting.
Popular grill and Belgian restaurant serving generous meat dishes and classics in a relaxed, dependable atmosphere.
Well-known brasserie with Belgian staples, seasonal plates and beers, suitable for a casual meal in the city centre.
Moderate for Belgium: dining and hotels are not cheap, but Sint-Niklaas is usually a little cheaper than Brussels or Bruges. Local buses and trains are reasonably priced.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated in restaurants. Taxis can be rounded up, and cafés may keep small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Roubaix to Sint-Niklaas 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 Sint-Niklaas, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Roubaix to Sint-Niklaas trains use the Roubaix to Sint-Niklaas station pair, with some services arriving at Belsele. Use this guide to compare Roubaix and Sint-Niklaas 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.
Sint-Niklaas 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: De Witte Molen, De Graanmaat
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Sint-Niklaas. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Sint-Niklaas. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Sint-Niklaas: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Sint-Niklaas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sint-Niklaas: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Serwir, Hotel Moon, Ibis Sint Niklaas Centrum.
Belsele is 4 km from Sint-Niklaas city centre. Public transport options include:
Belsele has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Belsele.
ATMs are available at Belsele.
Available at Belsele: Parking, WC.
Available at Belsele: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Belsele.
Nieuwkerken-Waas is 3 km from Sint-Niklaas city centre. Public transport options include:
Nieuwkerken-Waas has practical services for this route, including Dining, Accessibility and WC.
Food and drink options are available at Nieuwkerken-Waas.
Available at Nieuwkerken-Waas: WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nieuwkerken-Waas.
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