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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valenciennes to Douai among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 33 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Valenciennes to Douai, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £6 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£3. The journey takes 43m versus 39m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Douai from Valenciennes by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Valenciennes to Douai is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Douai are Lille, Arras, Valenciennes, Lens and Cambrai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Douai on Omio.
Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.
Arras is known for its grand Flemish-Baroque squares, belfry and underground Boves tunnels. The rebuilt centre combines wartime history with a calm northern French atmosphere.
Valenciennes is a northern French city known for its artistic heritage, civic architecture and industrial roots. Rebuilt after the war, it has a compact centre with lively squares and a distinctly Franco-Flemish character.
Lens is a northern French city known for the Louvre-Lens and its strong mining heritage. Former colliery landscapes and a lively football identity give the city a direct, local character.
Cambrai is a historic city in northern France known for its cathedral heritage, military past and bêtises de Cambrai sweets. Its orderly centre and broad squares reflect a mix of Flemish and French character.
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