How to travel from Colmar to Arras, France

The distance between Colmar and Arras is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Colmar 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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Train to Strasbourg, plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €390($390)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Strasbourg and then to Lille then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Arras

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €390 ($390).

The distance between Colmar and Arras is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 414km (257 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Colmar and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €390 ($390).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Colmar and Arras. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 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 Colmar and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Colmar and Arras. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €315 ($315).

How do I get from Colmar to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Arras

Transport options from Colmar to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Strasbourg, plane + 4 similar
2h 40m
€390($390)
hourly539km (335 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€185($185)
every 20 mins630km (391 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 10m
€325($325)
every 20 mins808km (502 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 35m
€190($190)
6 times a week711km (442 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane4h 45m
€460($460)
twice a week831km (516 miles)
Train
3h 25m
€315($315)
4 times a week683km (424 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 45m
€37($37)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand566km (352 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