How to travel from Arras to Calais, France
The distance between Arras and Calais is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Arras to Calais by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Calais → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Hazebrouck
Take the train to Hazebrouck and then to Calais Ville.
- Duration1h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€23($23)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Calais
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arras to Calais by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Arras and Calais is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Arras and Calais by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Calais is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Calais, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Calais. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Calais with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.
SNCF run train services between Arras and Calais. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Arras and Calais. We recommend that you drive to Calais. instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Calais. We recommend that you take the train to Calais Ville. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Calais is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 98km (61 miles) from Calais. 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 Arras and Calais. The distance is around 109km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Calais is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Calais
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Hazebrouck + 1 similar | 1h 45m | €23($23) | hourly | 132km (82 miles) |
| Train | 2hrs | €21($21) | every 4 hours | 132km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €20($20) | on demand | 109km (68 miles) |
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Airports near Calais
The following major airports near Calais offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 98km (61 miles) from Calais
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Calais
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 223km (138 miles) from Calais