How to travel from Calais to Arras, France
The distance between Calais and Arras is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Calais to Arras by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arras → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train via Hazebrouck
Take the train to Hazebrouck and then to Arras.
- Duration1h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€24($24)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Arras
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Arras by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).
The distance between Calais and Arras is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Calais and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Arras is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €20 ($20).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Arras. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Calais and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2hrs.
SNCF run train services between Calais and Arras. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2hrs, 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 Calais and Arras. We recommend that you drive to Arras. instead which will take 1hr.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Calais and Arras. The distance is around 108km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €21 ($21).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Arras
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train via Hazebrouck + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €24($24) | hourly | 132km (82 miles) |
| Train | 2hrs | €21($21) | 4 times a day | 132km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1hr | €20($20) | on demand | 108km (67 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.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Arras
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Arras
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Arras