How to travel from Carcassonne to Arras, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Arras is around 835km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Arras by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Narbonne and then to Arras.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus to Toulouse, train

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

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance945km (587 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Arras

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Arras by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 10h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Carcassonne and Arras is around 835km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 788km (489 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Carcassonne and Arras by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Arras. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Narbonne. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Arras. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Carcassonne and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Castres (DCM) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Carcassonne and Arras. The distance is around 945km (587 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

How do I get from Carcassonne to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Arras

Transport options from Carcassonne to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 30m
€360($360)
hourly835km (519 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€155($155)
every 20 mins862km (536 miles)
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane3h 60m
€160($160)
hourly951km (591 miles)
Train
6h 40m
€160($160)
twice a week1,068km (664 miles)
Bus to Toulouse, train + 1 similar
10h 50m
€95($95)
twice daily960km (597 miles)
Bus and Train10h 55m
€71($71)
once daily952km (592 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€170($170)
on demand945km (587 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