How to travel from Arras to Lille, France

The distance between Arras and Lille is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 21min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arras to Lille by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LilleArras if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe.

  • Duration21min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lille Flandres.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Lille.

  • Duration34min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxi Arras Conventionné

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Lille.

  • Duration34min
  • Distance52km (33 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Lille

There are several options for getting from Arras to Lille by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 21min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Arras and Lille is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 21min to get from Arras and Lille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 34min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Lille is to take the train which takes around 21min and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Lille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Lille. It typically takes around 21min and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Lille with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 21min.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arras and Lille. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 21min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arras and Lille. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Arras and Lille with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 40m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Arras and Lille. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Lille. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe. instead which will take 21min.

The closest major airport to Lille is Lille Airport (LIL) (LIL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Lille. 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 Lille. The distance is around 52km (33 miles) by road and it will take around 34min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Lille is to take the train which takes, on average, 21min and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Arras to Lille

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Lille

Transport options from Arras to Lille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
21min
€27($27)
hourly50km (31 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
€13($13)
twice daily67km (41 miles)
Taxi
34min
€140($140)
on demand52km (33 miles)
Drive
34min
€10($10)
on demand52km (33 miles)

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Airports near Lille

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

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Lille
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Lille
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Lille