How to travel from Lyon to Arras, France

The distance between Lyon and Arras is around 590km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance663km (412 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Arras

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Lyon and Arras is around 590km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 527km (327 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lyon and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Arras. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Lyon and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Lyon and Arras. The distance is around 663km (412 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Lyon to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Arras

Transport options from Lyon to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 30m
€165($165)
every 20 mins590km (366 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train2h 35m
€280($280)
hourly648km (403 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 25m
€305($305)
twice a week770km (479 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€210($210)
every 20 mins732km (455 miles)
Train
2h 55m
€100($100)
4 times a day599km (372 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 30m
€74($74)
5 times a week650km (404 miles)
Bus to Paris, Train7h 10m
€72($72)
every 2 hours647km (402 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€120($120)
on demand663km (412 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