How to travel from Belfort to Arras, France

The distance between Belfort and Arras is around 556km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Belfort to Arras by train, 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 Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance556km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Arras

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Arras by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Belfort and Arras is around 556km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (261 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Belfort and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Belfort and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Belfort and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Belfort and Arras. The distance is around 556km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Arras

Transport options from Belfort to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€185($185)
every 20 mins635km (395 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 20m
€325($325)
every 20 mins814km (506 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 55m
€460($460)
twice a week836km (520 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
€130($130)
every 4 hours634km (394 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est5h 10m
€105($105)
5 times a day622km (386 miles)
Train via Paris-Est5h 10m
€275($275)
4 times a day622km (386 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€100($100)
on demand556km (345 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