The distance between Caen and Arras is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Caen to Arras by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arras.
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Take the bus to Amiens and then to Arras.
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There are several options for getting from Caen to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).
The distance between Caen and Arras is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 258km (160 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Caen and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Arras is to take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Caen and Arras. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amiens. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Caen and Arras. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Caen and Arras. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €81($81) | hourly | 420km (261 miles) |
Train via Rouen Rive Droite | 3h 55m | €52($52) | every 20 mins | 347km (216 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | €28($28) | once daily | 314km (195 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €63($63) | on demand | 348km (216 miles) |
The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.