Taxi Lille → Roubaix
Your Lille → Roubaix transfer at €25 — €35. 15 km within the Lille metropolitan area.
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Distance
15 km
Duration
20 min
Estimated price
25 — 35 €
Availability
24/7
Roubaix, former world capital of textiles, is today one of the most dynamic cities in the Lille metropolitan area for culture and urban regeneration. The city is internationally known for La Piscine — the André Diligent Art and Industry Museum, housed in a magnificent 1930s Art Deco swimming pool designed by Lille architect Albert Baert. This unique museum presents art collections (painting, sculpture, decorative arts) and textile industry exhibits in a spectacular setting where artworks are reflected in the central pool. Roubaix is also the finish line of the legendary Paris-Roubaix cycling race, the 'Hell of the North', whose finale at the indoor velodrome is an intensely emotional moment every second Sunday in April. The former industrial textile heritage is being reinvented: the Motte-Bossut factory has become the National Archives of the World of Work, the Condition Publique (former wool conditioning building) is a multidisciplinary cultural venue, and many warehouses are being converted into lofts, artist studios and coworking spaces. Roubaix also enjoys commercial growth with McArthurGlen (designer outlet) and L'Usine (brand centre in a former textile factory). A taxi is the fastest and most comfortable way to reach Roubaix from central Lille or Lille stations.
Route
Route Lille → Roubaix
Your driver leaves central Lille heading northeast, taking the main boulevards of the Lille metropolitan area. The route crosses Croix, an affluent residential commune with fine Flemish bourgeois houses, before reaching Roubaix. Depending on the exact destination, your driver may take the N356 (urban expressway) or urban boulevards. The journey offers a fascinating glimpse of the Lille metropolitan transformation: renovated red-brick working-class districts, industrial brownfields converted to cultural venues, new residential quarters. Arrival in Roubaix is via the Grand'Rue or Boulevard du Général Leclerc, the main town centre arteries. Your driver drops you outside La Piscine, at the Grand-Place, McArthurGlen or any address in Roubaix. The journey takes 20 minutes normally and can reach 35 minutes during rush hours (8-9am and 5:30-7pm), as metropolitan traffic is heavy on this route.
Main route: Boulevard urbain / N356 — Aucun péage
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Lille → Roubaix
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Lille → Roubaix route
La Piscine museum is open Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday). Admission is €11 (free on the first Sunday of the month). Allow 2h for a full visit — the Art Deco building is as beautiful as the collections. The museum shop has lovely souvenirs. For shopping, McArthurGlen Roubaix (designer outlet) is 10 minutes from the town centre with 30-70% discounts on major brands. L'Usine, another brand centre in a former textile factory, is an interesting alternative. If coming for Paris-Roubaix (April), book your taxi well in advance — the race generates a massive influx of supporters. The Hell of the North cobbles (Carrefour de l'Arbre sector) can be visited year-round by cycling enthusiasts. The Épeule quarter north of the centre has many multicultural street food addresses. For dinner, the Roubaix Grand-Place terrace is pleasant in fine weather.
Tolls: Aucun péage
Pricing
Taxi fare Lille → Roubaix
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
25 — 35 €
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
29 — 40 €
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
28 — 39 €
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Lille to Roubaix?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The Lille — Roubaix metro (line 2) costs €1.80 and takes 20-25 minutes. It is frequent (every 2-5 min) and economical. However, metro stations don't cover the entire city and outlying areas require a connecting bus. The TaxiNeo taxi at €25 — €35 provides direct door-to-door service, ideal for people with luggage, families with pushchairs, visitors in a hurry or evening trips. It is also the practical choice for reaching McArthurGlen or La Piscine without walking from the metro.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
25 — 35 €
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
45 €
Ideal for families and groups
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Lille → Roubaix
Outside rush hours, yes: 20 min by taxi versus 25 min by metro, with the door-to-door advantage. During rush hours, the metro can be equivalent as it avoids traffic jams.
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