How to travel from Lille to Arras, France

The distance between Lille and Arras is around 50km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 19min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lille to Arras by train, bus, taxi and car. 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 Arras.

  • Duration19min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Arras.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arras.

  • Duration33min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Taxis Lille Europe

+ 6 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration33min
  • Distance52km (32 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Arras

There are several options for getting from Lille to Arras by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 19min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Lille and Arras is around 50km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (27 miles)

It takes around 19min to get from Lille and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Arras is to take the train which takes around 19min and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Arras. It typically takes around 19min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 19min.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Arras. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lille and Arras. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lille and Arras with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 40m.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Lille and Arras. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Arras. instead which will take 19min.

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 Lille and Arras. The distance is around 52km (32 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 19min and will usually cost around €27 ($27).

How do I get from Lille to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Arras

Transport options from Lille to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
19min
€27($27)
hourly50km (31 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
€13($13)
once daily67km (42 miles)
Taxi
33min
€140($140)
on demand52km (32 miles)
Drive
33min
€10($10)
on demand52km (32 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