How to travel from Annecy to Arras, France
The distance between Annecy and Arras is around 613km (381 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Annecy 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.
👋 Also check out Arras → Annecy if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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5 similiar routes
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Train via Tgv Haute Picardie
Take the train to Tgv Haute Picardie and then to Arras.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€140($140)
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Paris then take the train to Arras.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€82($82)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Arras
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Annecy to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Annecy and Arras is around 613km (381 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (341 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Annecy and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Annecy and Arras. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Annecy and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Arras. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Annecy and Arras. The distance is around 740km (460 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €345 ($345).
Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Arras
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 15m | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 613km (381 miles) |
| Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train | 3h 20m | €140($140) | hourly | 647km (402 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train | 3h 40m | €155($155) | hourly | 645km (401 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 3h 55m | €160($160) | twice a week | 753km (468 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €160($160) | twice daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 3h 25m | €270($270) | twice daily | 749km (466 miles) |
Train via Tgv Haute Picardie + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €140($140) | once a week | 716km (445 miles) |
| Train | 4h 35m | €345($345) | 5 times a day | 756km (470 miles) |
| Train via Paris Gare De Lyon | 4h 40m | €140($140) | 5 times a day | 756km (470 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 10m | €82($82) | every 3 hours | 786km (488 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €135($135) | on demand | 740km (460 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.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Arras
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Arras
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Arras