Cities Near Roubaix
Cities near Roubaix, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Kortrijk, Tournai. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Roubaix, France is Villeneuve-d'Ascq, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kortrijk | 10 mi / 16 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tournai | 11 mi / 18 km | 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Roeselare | 18 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Gent | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Brugge | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ostend | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mons | 38 mi / 61 km | 1 hr 8 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Aalst | 41 mi / 66 km | 1 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dunkerque | 42 mi / 67 km | 1 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
Day trips from Roubaix
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Kortrijk, Tournai, Roeselare, Gent. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Roubaix include Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Kortrijk, Tournai, Roeselare, Gent. The closest is Villeneuve-d'Ascq, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.