How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arras, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras is around 445km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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.

👋 Also check out ArrasCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arras.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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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.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €495($495)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance471km (292 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras is around 445km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arras is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 4h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arras. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 5h 15m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras. The distance is around 471km (292 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arras

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€100($100)
every 4 hours551km (342 miles)
Train via Caen5h 10m
€74($74)
every 20 mins478km (297 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 15m
€495($495)
every 3 hours1,335km (829 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€48($48)
twice daily445km (276 miles)
Bus and Train6h 60m
€52($52)
4 times a week446km (277 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€85($85)
on demand471km (292 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