How to travel from Dunkirk to Arras, France

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.

2 routes found

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 ArrasDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance113km (70 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Dunkirk to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€18($18)
every 4 hours112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€21($21)
on demand113km (70 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