How to travel from Alès to Arras, France

The distance between Alès and Arras is around 765km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Alès to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Arras.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nimes and then to Paris then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance906km (563 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Arras

There are several options for getting from Alès to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).

The distance between Alès and Arras is around 765km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (430 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Alès and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Arras. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Arras. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Arras is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Arras. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Arras. The distance is around 906km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Arras

Transport options from Alès to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 6 similar
3h 45m
€305($305)
once daily922km (573 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 60m
€225($225)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€250($250)
every 20 mins880km (547 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4hrs
€165($165)
once daily1,051km (653 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 30m
€175($175)
hourly897km (557 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 60m
€250($250)
twice a week1,021km (635 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 45m
€255($255)
6 times a week765km (475 miles)
Train
5hrs
€150($150)
4 times a week911km (566 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 40m
€90($90)
4 times a week946km (588 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
€165($165)
on demand906km (563 miles)

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Airports near Arras

The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Arras
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Arras
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Arras