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Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
1h 17m
Average duration
1h 41m
Trains per day
6
Distance
174 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Douai to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Douai to Paris:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Douai to Paris costing on average $53 (€44).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
The journey is about 51m faster (1h 39m by train vs 2h 30m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($35 (€29) vs $61 (€51)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Douai to Paris trains for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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848910+ 7534 | On time 5:24 PM Douai station | 1h44 | 7:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7068+ K44 (843939) | 5:34 PM Douai station | 1h40 | 7:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
848946+ 7082 | On time 7:32 PM Douai station | 1h42 | 9:14 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
K12 (16422) | 7:35 PM Douai station | 2h00 | 9:35 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
7144 | 8:51 PM Douai station | 1h17 | 10:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
7546+ K44 (843942) | 9:26 PM Douai station | 1h42 | 11:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
K44 (46562)+ 7200 | 5:19 AM Douai station | 1h49 | 7:08 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7104 | 6:51 AM Douai station | 1h17 | 8:08 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
848900+ 7208 | 7:16 AM Douai station | 1h45 | 9:01 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
K44 (843903)+ 7016 | 7:46 AM Douai station | 2h03 | 9:49 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
C40 (843115)+ 7026 | 9:23 AM Douai station | 1h51 | 11:14 AM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7116 | 10:51 AM Douai station | 1h17 | 12:08 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
848902+ K16 (16352) | 11:16 AM Douai station | 2h20 | 1:36 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
7520 | 1:23 PM Douai station | 1h09 | 2:32 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 0 transfersDirect | |
848932+ 7044 | 1:45 PM Douai station | 1h58 | 3:43 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
K44 (843916) · K16 (16354) | 2:16 PM Douai station | 3h14 | 5:30 PM Paris Gare du Nord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Douai to Paris run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 109 miles (176 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 109 miles (176 km) |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:19 AM |
Last train 10:01 PM |
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The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
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Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Douai to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Douai to Paris trains use the Douai to Paris Gare du Nord station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare. Use this guide to compare Douai and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Douai is 1 km from Douai city centre. Public transport options include:
Douai has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Soleil de l'Orient, IFOOD
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Douai. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Douai. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Douai: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Douai: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Douai: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel de Warenghien, La Terrasse, Volubilis.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Saint-Lazare has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Lazarus, Naked, Burger King, Class'Croute, Fred's, La Croissanterie, Maestro, PAUL, Picto, Starbucks
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 19:30, Sat: 10:00 - 18:00. Information desks are open daily from 05:00 to 01:15, located on the platform level facing Track 5.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Saint-Lazare: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton Paris Opera, Grand Hotel Du Calvados, Austin's Saint Lazare Hotel.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
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