How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arras, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 ArrasLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris Place du Pantheon then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance634km (394 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (335 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and 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 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 3h 45m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arras. The distance is around 634km (394 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€220($220)
every 20 mins651km (405 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€235($235)
every 20 mins760km (472 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€130($130)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 60m
€83($83)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand634km (394 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