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Transports

Photo of Valenciennes tram

The tram in front of Valenciennes station - source: europe-en-france.gouv.fr

Tram Lines T1 and T2​

The tram serves the Mont-Houy campus.

The main stops are:

  • Université (terminus): CROUS Jules Matteron Residence, Les 7 Muids
  • Moriamez Recherche: In front of CLJ1 and Lottman buildings, Library, Gymnasium & Stadium
  • Campus Mont-Houy: MSE (Student Services Center - Health Center - Ticket Office)
  • Chemin Vert: Aulnoy-Les-Valenciennes, CROUS Jules Mousseron Residence, UXCO, All Suites Study, Action, O'terra...
  • Jules Chevalier: Carrefour, Brico Dépot
  • La Briquette: Lidl, Marly
  • Hôtel de Ville: Place d'Armes, Restaurants, Shops, Fnac...
  • Gare de Valenciennes: Valenciennes Station

Tram schedules are available on the Transvilles website.

We recommend downloading the Transvilles app for real-time alerts on disruptions and schedules. The Google Maps app works better for checking tram schedules.

Attention - tram service ends at 9 PM

Please note that trams stop running after 9 PM. To return later, you will need to take the FlexO shuttle, which runs once an hour until 11 PM outside holidays and public holidays (and until 12:30 AM on weekends). See FlexO schedules

Be careful not to miss the last one, as this shuttle does not run frequently!

Pass&Go Card (-25 years old)​

Pass&Go Card Transportation is free in the Valenciennes area for those under 25 years old. To benefit from this, you need to apply on the Transvilles website. The card costs €20/year.

The transport card is valid in the Valenciennes Métropole and Porte du Hainault zones (covering 82 municipalities) for:

  • Trams
  • Buses
  • TER trains within a limited area around Valenciennes

Tram and Bus Network Map​

Tram and Bus Network Map [PDF]

Cycling 🚲​

In Valenciennes, cycling is highly recommended! By bike, everything is close! The campus is only a 15-minute ride from the city center!

On campus, you will find numerous bike racks in front of each building. Additionally, new covered and secure bike racks have just been installed. It is recommended to use a sturdy lock to prevent bike theft.

Bikes are also available for rent from the city of Valenciennes. Simply install the Donkey app to rent one. The rates are very affordable (€1 per hour). You will find them scattered across the campus and city in dedicated drop-off zones.

Common Routes​

Getting to Lille​

Travel time: 35 to 45 minutes

  • Take the TER from Valenciennes Station to Lille-Flandres (35 min). TER trains run almost every half hour.

Getting to the Airport ✈️​

Travel time: 1h30 from Valenciennes Station

  • Take the tram T1/T2 to Valenciennes Station
  • Take the TER to Lille-Flandres
  • Take the Flibco Shuttle to Lille-Lesquin Airport (every half hour on weekdays).

Getting to Brussels​

Travel time: 1h40 to 2h

By train (Valenciennes Station → Brussels-Midi Station)

  • Take the tram T1/T2 to Valenciennes Station
  • Take the TER to Lille-Flandres (35 min)
  • Walk to Lille Europe Station (10 min on foot)
  • Take a TGV or train from Lille Europe to Brussels-Midi (30 min)