How to travel from Chamonix to Arras, France
The distance between Chamonix and Arras is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Chamonix to Arras by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arras → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€190($190)
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Train
Take the train to Tgv Haute Picardie and then to Arras.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Geneva then take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€140($140)
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2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Arras
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Arras by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Chamonix and Arras is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 572km (356 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Chamonix and Arras by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Arras is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Arras. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Saint-Gervais-Les-Bains and Tgv Haute Picardie. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Arras. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7hrs, 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 Chamonix and Arras. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Arras. We recommend that you take the bus to Geneva Airport then fly from Geneva (GVA) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Chamonix and Arras. The distance is around 797km (495 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Arras is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Arras
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 20m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 650km (404 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 3h 25m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 685km (425 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 3h 50m | €165($165) | 4 times a day | 682km (424 miles) |
| Bus to Geneva Airport, plane and train | 4hrs | €170($170) | twice a week | 790km (491 miles) |
| Bus to Lyon Saint Exupéry Airport, plane and train | 5h 20m | €275($275) | twice daily | 851km (529 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 6h 20m | €240($240) | every 20 mins | 923km (573 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | €155($155) | once a week | 819km (509 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 6h 25m | €140($140) | every 4 hours | 777km (483 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, Train | 9h 25m | €82($82) | every 20 mins | 836km (520 miles) |
| Bus to Chambéry, train | 10h 20m | €76($76) | twice a week | 893km (555 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €145($145) | on demand | 797km (495 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