How to travel from Bordeaux to Arras, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Arras is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau, Train

Take the bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €69($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance760km (472 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Arras

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Bordeaux and Arras is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (408 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Bordeaux and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Denfert-Rochereau and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Bordeaux and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Bordeaux and Arras. The distance is around 760km (472 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Arras

Transport options from Bordeaux to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 50m
€200($200)
every 20 mins695km (432 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train2h 55m
€115($115)
hourly778km (483 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 40m
€220($220)
twice a week960km (596 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 15m
€115($115)
twice a week962km (598 miles)
Train
3h 15m
€140($140)
hourly723km (449 miles)
Bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau, Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
€69($69)
once daily765km (476 miles)
Bus and Train10h 15m
€67($67)
5 times a week852km (529 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€135($135)
on demand760km (472 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