How to travel from Marseille to Arras, France

The distance between Marseille and Arras is around 840km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Marseille to Arras by train, car, plane and bus. 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 Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance972km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Arras

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Arras by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €140 ($140) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Marseille and Arras is around 840km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 802km (499 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Marseille and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €140 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs twice a week and takes 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Marseille and Arras. Trains depart twice a week 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 Marseille and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Marseille and Arras. The distance is around 972km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Marseille to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Arras

Transport options from Marseille to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 50m
€205($205)
every 20 mins840km (522 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train2h 55m
€145($145)
5 times a day908km (564 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 15m
€225($225)
5 times a day860km (535 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train3h 50m
€255($255)
twice a week1,034km (642 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,127km (700 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 20m
€145($145)
twice a week1,029km (639 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€140($140)
twice a week917km (570 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€175($175)
on demand972km (604 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