Getting here and around

in the Saint-Omer area

Planning a trip to the Pays de Saint-Omer? Find all the information you need to plan your trip to the Pays de Saint-Omer and get around easily once you’re here.

How to get to Saint-Omer

By car
By train
By plane

To get to Saint-Omer by car ,there are several routes available depending on your point of departure. If you’re coming from Calais, you can take the A26 freeway towards Saint-Omer, then follow exit 3 towards Saint-Omer Centre. If you’re coming from Lille, you can take the A25 freeway to exit 9, then follow the signs for Saint-Omer.

There are several options for getting to Saint-Omer by train, depending on your point of departure. If you’re traveling from Paris, you can take the train from Gare du Nord and get off at Gare de Saint-Omer in around 2h30. Alternatively, you can take the train from Lille and get off at Gare de Saint-Omer in around 1 hour. The Gare de Saint-Omer is located close to the town center, about 10 minutes’ walk away.

If you’re traveling from abroad, you can land at Lille-Lesquin international airport, which is around 70 km from Saint-Omer. From the airport, you can take a cab or train to Saint-Omer.

If you’re traveling from France, you can land at Calais-Dunkerque airport, which is about 45 km from Saint-Omer. From there, you can take a cab or rent a car to Saint-Omer.

Getting around the region

Bicycles Group Haut-Pont Passerelle 2022 Saint-Omer © Tourisme en Pays de Saint-Omer (3)

Once on site

Where are the tourist information points located?
The Pays de Saint-Omer’s tourist information points are excellent resources for travelers seeking advice, information or services:
- Pays de Saint-Omer Tourist and Convention Bureau
- Aire-sur-la-Lys Tourist Information Center
In addition, other tourist information points are scattered throughout the region, offering convenient timetables for exploring local attractions and information on how to get there. Whether you choose our information points or others, you’ll always receive a warm welcome and invaluable advice to make your stay unforgettable.
- Pays de Lumbres Tourist Office
Is the tourist office accessible to people with disabilities?
With a view to welcoming all visitors, including the disabled, the Tourist Office is committed to obtaining the Tourisme et Handicap mark:
- Adapted parking space on Place Victor Hugo, 15m from the Tourist Office entrance.
- Public toilets at Place Painlevé, 350m from the Tourist Office.
Where can I park in Saint-Omer?
Once you’ve arrived in Saint-Omer, it’s a good idea to park in one of the many public parking lots, such as the Gare parking lot and the Cathédrale parking lot, which are all close to the town center.

Getting here and around

Once on site

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