There are 4 ways to get from Paris to Saint-Omer by train, 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
Train
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
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Take the train from Lille Flandres to St Omer
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Dunkirk
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Take the bus from Dunkerque - Gare to Saint-Omer - Gare
Train via Arras
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Take the train from Paris Nord to Arras
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Take the train from Arras to St Omer
Drive
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Drive from Magenta to Saint-Omer
Paris to Saint-Omer by train
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Saint-Omer is to bus which costs €14 - €22 and takes 6h 6m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Saint-Omer is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Saint-Omer. However, there are services departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Saint-Omer - Gare via Dunkerque - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Saint-Omer. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at St Omer via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
It is 210 km from Paris to Saint-Omer. It is approximately 249.8 km to drive.
The best way to get from Paris to Saint-Omer without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Paris to Saint-Omer, including transfers.
Paris to Saint-Omer bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Saint-Omer train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Saint-Omer is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €14 - €22 and takes 6h 6m.

- Distance: 210.4 km
- Duration: 2h 46m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Saint-Omer, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Magenta to Saint-Omer via Lille Flandres in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris Bercy to Saint-Omer via Dunkirk and Dunkerque - Gare in around 6h 6m.

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
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €45 - €55
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €50
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50

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.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Nord to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €27 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Lille Flandres to St Omer
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €13
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €23
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Arras to St Omer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €20 - €29

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 City Centre - Bercy Seine to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus

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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Dunkerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €20
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +33 3 28 59 62 80
- contact@arcenciel1.fr
- Website
- arcenciel.hautsdefrance.fr
Bus from Dunkerque - Gare to Saint-Omer - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- Arc en Ciel 1
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Paris to Saint-Omer bus services, operated by Arc en Ciel 1, arrive at Saint-Omer - Gare station.
Paris to Saint-Omer train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at St Omer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Saint-Omer is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Paris to Saint-Omer.
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