There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Roubaix by train, subway, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, subway
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
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Take the subway from Gare Lille Flandres to Roubaix Place
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris to Lille
2 alternative options
Bus via Paris Pont de Levallois
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Take the bus from Paris Pont de Levallois to Lille
Drive
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Drive from Paris - Pont de Levallois bus station to Roubaix
Paris to Roubaix by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Roubaix is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 3h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Roubaix is to train and subway which costs €29 - €80 and takes 1h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Roubaix. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Roubaix Place via Gare Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
The distance between Paris and Roubaix is 213 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Roubaix without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 26m and costs €29 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Paris to Roubaix, including transfers.
Paris to Roubaix train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Roubaix train services, operated by Ilevia, arrive at Roubaix Place station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Roubaix is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Paris to Roubaix.
There are 176+ hotels available in Roubaix. Prices start at €87 per night.
- Distance: 212.7 km
- Duration: 1h 26m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Roubaix, France?
FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €19 - €27 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Blablabus also services this route hourly.
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40 - €80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €80
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €50
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- contact@ilevia.fr
- Website
- ilevia.fr
Subway from Gare Lille Flandres to Roubaix Place
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Ilevia
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Paris Pont de Levallois to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
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