There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Somain by train (TGV), bus, tram, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
- Take the train from Arras to Douaitrain Ter
2h 40m€38–66Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Valenciennes Universitybus 820
- Take the tram from Universite to Espace Villarstram T1
5h 17m€20–31Drive 201.9 km
- Drive from Paris to Somaincar 201.9 km
2h 5m€33–47Train via Saint-Quentin
- Take the train from Paris Nord to St Quentintrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from St Quentin to Somaintrain Ter
3h 51m€41–69Bus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani to SOMAIN - Placebus 851
5h 20m€21–33
Paris to Somain by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Somain is to bus and tram which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Somain is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Somain. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at SOMAIN - Place via VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Somain. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Somain via Arras and Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Paris and Somain is 219 km. The road distance is 201.9 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Somain without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Paris to Somain, including transfers.
Paris to Somain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Somain train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Somain is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Somain, France?
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Somain via Arras and Douai in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to SOMAIN - Place via Lille - Europe Train Station, Gare Lille Europe, Les Prés Edgard Pisani, and VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani in around 5h 20m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Nord to St Quentin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from St Quentin to Somain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 03 27 14 52 52
- Website
- Valenciennes - Transvilles
Tram from Universite to Espace Villars
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Schedules at
- Valenciennes - Transvilles
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Valenciennes University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 3 20 89 30 30
- Website
- Hauts-de-France mobilités
Bus from VILLENEUVE D ASCQ - Les Prés - Edgard Pisani to SOMAIN - Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Hauts-de-France mobilités
- Titre Unitaire
- €2
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Booking & Getting There
Paris to Somain bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Paris to Somain train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Arras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Somain is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Paris to Somain.
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