The distance between Metz and Arras is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz 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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Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras.
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Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras.
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Take the bus to Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan and then to Lille Boulevard de Turin then take the train to Arras.
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There are several options for getting from Metz to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Metz and Arras is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Metz and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Arras is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Metz and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Luxembourg then fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Metz and Arras. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Paris Nord + 1 similar | 2h 25m | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 492km (306 miles) |
Train | 2h 25m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 493km (306 miles) |
Train to Strasbourg, plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €385($385) | 4 times a day | 617km (383 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 501km (311 miles) |
Train to Luxembourg, plane | 4h 45m | €340($340) | twice a week | 721km (448 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | €52($52) | 5 times a week | 448km (278 miles) |
Bus to Amiens, Train | 8h 35m | €37($37) | once daily | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €66($66) | on demand | 365km (227 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.