How to travel from Arras to Nancy, France

The distance between Arras and Nancy is around 383km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arras to Nancy 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 via Paris Nord

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nancy.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

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Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Luxembourg (LUX) then take the train to Metz Ville and then to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lille Flandres then take the bus to Metz Central Bus Station and then to Nancy.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance383km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Arras to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Arras and Nancy is around 383km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (189 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Arras and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arras to Nancy is to take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Nancy. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Paris l'Est. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arras and Nancy. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Nancy. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Strasbourg (SXB) then take the train to Nancy. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 383km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Arras to Nancy

Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Nancy

Transport options from Arras to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Nord + 2 similar
2h 40m
€225($225)
twice daily506km (315 miles)
Train2h 40m
€110($110)
every 2 hours507km (315 miles)
Train via Paris Nord2h 40m
€225($225)
every 3 hours507km (315 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€150($150)
every 20 mins557km (346 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€530($535)
every 2 hours623km (387 miles)
Train and Bus
10h 15m
€32($32)
once daily506km (314 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€69($69)
on demand383km (238 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy