How to travel from Carentan to Arras, France

The distance between Carentan and Arras is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Carentan 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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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €485($490)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Amiens then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance421km (262 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Arras

There are several options for getting from Carentan to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Carentan and Arras is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 309km (192 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Carentan and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carentan to Arras is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Magenta. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Carentan and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Carentan and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arras. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Carentan and Arras. The distance is around 421km (262 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Arras

Transport options from Carentan to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€90($90)
every 4 hours494km (307 miles)
Train via Caen4h 35m
€66($66)
every 20 mins421km (262 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 45m
€485($490)
every 3 hours1,278km (794 miles)
Train and Bus
5hrs
€40($40)
twice daily388km (241 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€76($76)
on demand421km (262 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