The distance between Besançon and Arras is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Besançon 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.
👋 Also check out Arras → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras.
Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.
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Take the bus to Pôle Multimod then take the train to Paris-Est and then to Arras.
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There are several options for getting from Besançon to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Besançon and Arras is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Besançon and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Arras is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras. instead which will take 3h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 5h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Arras. The distance is around 553km (344 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 30m | €165($165) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 726km (451 miles) |
Train to Mouchard, plane | 5h 5m | €260($260) | once daily | 785km (488 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €315($315) | 4 times a day | 879km (546 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €255($255) | 4 times a day | 607km (377 miles) |
Bus to Paris, Train | 6h 25m | €70($70) | twice daily | 595km (370 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | €100($100) | on demand | 553km (344 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.