The distance between Dunkirk and Arras is around 112km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Dunkirk to Arras by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arras → Dunkirk if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Arras.
There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Arras by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Dunkirk and Arras is around 112km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Dunkirk and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Arras is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Arras. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dunkirk and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 35m.
SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dunkirk and Arras. We recommend that you drive to Arras. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Arras. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunkirk and Arras. The distance is around 113km (70 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 35m | €18($18) | every 4 hours | 112km (70 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €21($21) | on demand | 113km (70 miles) |
The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.