The distance between La Rochelle and Arras is around 647km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 Arras → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.
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Take the bus to Tours and then to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Arras.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between La Rochelle and Arras is around 647km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from La Rochelle and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Arras is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Arras. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare and Magenta. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 La Rochelle and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 4h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from La Rochelle and Arras. The distance is around 647km (402 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 649km (404 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 5m | €225($225) | every 20 mins | 681km (423 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5hrs | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 894km (556 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5hrs | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 977km (607 miles) |
Bus to Tours, train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €74($74) | 4 times a week | 656km (407 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 20m | €73($73) | once daily | 661km (411 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | €115($115) | on demand | 647km (402 miles) |
The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.