How to travel from Arras to Lyon, France

The distance between Arras and Lyon is around 590km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arras to Lyon 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train to Paris Nord, Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Arras to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Arras and Lyon is around 590km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Arras and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Lyon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arras and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arras and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Lyon

Transport options from Arras to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 15m
€165($165)
every 20 mins590km (366 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, Fly2h 45m
€275($275)
every 2 hours649km (403 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Fly3h 40m
€305($305)
once daily770km (479 miles)
Train
3hrs
€100($100)
once daily599km (372 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, Bus + 1 similar
6h 40m
€73($73)
4 times a week646km (402 miles)
Train and Bus7h 30m
€72($72)
hourly646km (402 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€120($120)
on demand663km (412 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon