St-Quentin(Aisne) (Train Station): Departures and guide

Travel to train station St-Quentin (Aisne)​ from the city center

Saint-Quentin is a charming town around an hour north of Paris. The city was originally an ancient Roman settlement, founded during the period of Emperor Augustus, and was first known as Augusta Veromanduorum​. Saint-Quentin has been occupied since the ancient Roman period and the town has a church that dates back to the 4th-century AD. Modern Saint-Quentin is a relaxing and charming French town, with ample boutiques, patisseries, and public parks. The St-Quentin(Aisne)​ train station has served the town since 1850. The train station passengers use today was inaugurated in 1926 and is a protected building because of its unique Art-Deco interior. 

What is the best way to get to St-Quentin (Aisne)​ train station from the city center

Travelers can easily walk from Saint-Quentin city center to the St-Quentin (Aisne)​ train station. The walk takes travelers through the town via Saint-Quentin's main shopping street,  Rue d'Isle​, lined with small local boutiques and respected street brands. Once travelers reach the bridge, the train station is easily visible on the right-hand side. Alternatively, passengers can take a local bus from the city center which disembarks at the St-Quentin (Aisne) train station​​. Public buses 2, 5 and 6​ run from 5:00 a.m. each morning until shortly after 11:00 p.m. each evening and depart approximately every 10 minutes. Roads through Saint-Quentin city center are not limited to pedestrians like many roads in ancient towns, and passengers can drive to the train station with ease. Parking facilities are available at the station. 

How far is it from St-Quentin (Aisne) train station​ to the city center? 

Saint-Quentin city center is slightly over half of a mile (one kilometer) away from St-Quentin (Aisne) train station​. If passengers choose to travel on foot to the train station, it will take 15 minutes from the city center. Alternatively, passengers can board the public buses 2, 5 and 6, which depart from the Basilique stop in the city center and disembark at the Passage Supérieur​ stop, which is only a short three-minute walk from the train station's main concourse. The total travel time is approximately ten minutes and buses depart every ten minutes. Reaching the train station from the city center in a private car or taxi takes seven minutes. Taxis can drop passengers off directly outside the station's main concourse. SNCF train company operates a free short-term parking facility on-site for drivers. Long-term private parking options are available too. 

How accessible is St-Quentin (Aisne)​ train station for those with limited mobility?

The St-Quentin (Aisne) train station is accessible to the majority of travelers with limited mobility. However, as of November 2019, the train station has still not been fitted with an orientation system ​to facilitate ease of access for passengers with visual impairments. Travelers in wheelchairs or with limited mobility can enjoy step-free access to all areas of the station. The ticket office, platforms, and all parts of the concourse with steps have ramps.  There are elevators in specific areas as well. A wheelchair is available at the station for passengers to use on the day of travel, but passengers are encouraged to contact the customer care center up to 24 hours in advance of travel to secure the wheelchair service. Staff are on hand throughout the station to help passengers on or off trains and will be immediately responsive if approached in the customer care center on the day of travel. 

Local tips: St-Quentin (Aisne)​ train station and points of interest

Many travelers choose to visit Saint-Quentin because of the network of canals that run through and beside the town, which are part of France's world-renowned canal network. Travelers can choose to rent a canal boat for the day to explore the surrounding region. Many visitors to Saint-Quentin choose to stay in a canal boat instead of an Airbnb or hotel in order to get an authentic experience of the region. Saint-Quentin is in the Somme region of France and is in close proximity to areas where some of the most violent battles of the First World War were fought. Many travelers choose to stay in Saint Quentin because of its relaxed atmosphere and take day-trips to visit some of the region's most famous battle sites, war memorials, and graveyards during the day. Despite Saint Quentin's small size, it is a lively town with plenty of amusements for travelers. The city center has many independent boutiques and popular French street brands for travelers to purchase souvenirs. Saint-Quentin has many restaurants selling Northern French cuisine which are frequently full of locals. In the summer, travelers can enjoy swimming in a nature reserve only a short walk south of the city center.