There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Douai by plane, train, bus or car
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Cheapest option
Fly Rome to Lille Lesquin, train • 7h 2m
9 alternative options
Fly Rome to Brussels, train • 7h 44m
Fly Rome to Paris Orly, train • 7h 36m
Fly Rome to Charleroi, bus • 8h 32m
Train • 12h 56m
Train via Modane • 13h 34m
Bus • 24h 35m
Bus via Frankfurt am Main • 30h 40m
Drive • 14h 48m
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- Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into France from Italy
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Douai is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Douai is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Douai is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Douai is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 24h 35m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Douai is to fly and train which costs €110 - €370 and takes 6h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Douai. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Douai via Milano Centrale and Lyon Perrache. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 56m.
The distance between Rome and Douai is 1187 km. The road distance is 1531.5 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Douai without a car is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs €150 - €310.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Rome to Douai, including transfers.
Rome to Douai train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Douai is to train which takes 12h 56m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 24h 35m.
The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Rome to Douai train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Douai station.

- Distance: 1187.1 km
- Duration: 6h 46m
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Douai, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Rome to Douai via Milano Centrale Station, Milano Centrale, and Lyon Perrache in around 12h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome to Douai via Paris, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 24h 35m.

- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €230
Flights from Rome to Lille Lesquin via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €230
Flights from Rome to Charleroi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Rome to Charleroi via Mahon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €250
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Beauvais
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350

- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €350

- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
Flights from Rome to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €390
Flights from Rome to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380
Flights from Rome to Brussels via Milan Linate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €380

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Brussels via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €75 - €320
Flights from Rome to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55 - €380
Flights from Rome to Paris Orly via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €380
Flights from Rome to Paris Orly via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55 - €380

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €600

- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Rome to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Rome to Brussels via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €480
Flights from Rome to Brussels via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95 - €480

- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Charles de Gaulle via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €160 - €650
Flights from Rome to Brussels via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €500

- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €480

- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Rome to Lille Lesquin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €460
Flights from Rome to Lille Lesquin via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €20 - €460

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €400

- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Rome to Paris Orly via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €240 - €750

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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €50
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €32 - €38
- 1st Class
- €27 - €32
Train from Lille Flandres to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16 - €27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €23 - €27
- 1st Class
- €16 - €19
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €50
- 1st Class
- €35 - €50
Train from Lyon Perrache to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95 - €130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €95 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €130
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €31 - €37
- 1st Class
- €26 - €31
Train from Modane to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €110 - €160
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €110 - €140
- 1st Class
- €130 - €160

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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60 - €330
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €290 - €330
- Standard
- €60 - €75
- Standard Premier
- €100 - €130

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 Lille Flandres to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €22 - €35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30 - €50
Train from Amiens to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €12 - €18
- Rail 1st Class
- €20 - €29

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €40 - €55
- Base Standard
- €70 - €95
- Base Premium
- €85 - €120
Train from Roma Termini to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45 - €150
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €45 - €70
- Base Standard
- €85 - €120
- Base Premium
- €100 - €150

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29 - €60
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €53 - €58
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Modane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €15
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €13 - €15
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +352 26 58 57 1
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €21
- Website
- Flibco
- Standard Ticket
- €16 - €21

- Phone
- 09 70 15 01 50
- contact@oise-mobilite.fr
- Website
- oise-mobilite.fr
Bus from Tille - Aéroport to Amiens - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- Réseau régional - Oise

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 Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €80
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €16
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €75
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Frankfurt to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €35
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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 City Centre - Bercy Seine to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- Blablabus
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Douai is 1531 km. It takes approximately 14h 48m to drive from Rome to Douai.
Swiss, Alitalia, Air France and Lufthansa offer flights from Rome Airport to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
There are 70+ hotels available in Douai. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.