How to travel from La Rochelle to Arras, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus to Tours, train

Take the bus to Tours and then to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance647km (402 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Arras

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween La Rochelle and Arras

Transport options from La Rochelle to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€125($125)
every 4 hours649km (404 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€225($225)
every 20 mins681km (423 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5hrs
€235($235)
every 20 mins894km (556 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5hrs
€160($160)
every 4 hours977km (607 miles)
Bus to Tours, train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€74($74)
4 times a week656km (407 miles)
Bus and Train8h 20m
€73($73)
once daily661km (411 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€115($115)
on demand647km (402 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