How to travel from Avignon to Arras, France

The distance between Avignon and Arras is around 823km (512 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Avignon 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance888km (552 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Arras

There are several options for getting from Avignon 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 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Avignon and Arras is around 823km (512 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (448 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Avignon and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon 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 Avignon and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 10m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Arras. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Avignon and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Avignon and Arras. The distance is around 888km (552 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Arras

Transport options from Avignon to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 60m
€215($215)
every 20 mins894km (556 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3hrs
€145($145)
5 times a day962km (598 miles)
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane3h 15m
€265($265)
every 20 mins865km (538 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 20m
€230($230)
5 times a day915km (568 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 25m
€135($135)
twice a week1,083km (673 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€130($130)
twice a week823km (512 miles)
Train via Lille-Flandres5h 35m
€460($460)
once a week928km (577 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 55m
€82($82)
once daily870km (540 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand888km (552 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.

LIL
Lille Airport (LIL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Arras
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Arras
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Arras