How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arras is around 522km (325 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 ArrasClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Bercy and then to Arras.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance600km (373 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Arras

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arras is around 522km (325 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 502km (312 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Clermont-Ferrand (CFE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Arras. The distance is around 600km (373 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Arras

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 5m
€215($215)
every 20 mins522km (325 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€200($200)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane4h 60m
€315($315)
every 4 hours866km (538 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€265($265)
every 4 hours603km (375 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 30m
€71($71)
4 times a day627km (389 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€110($110)
on demand600km (373 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