How to travel from Metz to Arras, France

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.

8 routes found

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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Train via Paris Nord

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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1 similiar route

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Train to Strasbourg, plane

Take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €385($385)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Ghent Pr. Clementinalaan and then to Lille Boulevard de Turin then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Arras

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Metz to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Arras

Transport options from Metz to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Paris Nord + 1 similar
2h 25m
€215($215)
3 times a week492km (306 miles)
Train2h 25m
€105($105)
every 4 hours493km (306 miles)
Train to Strasbourg, plane + 2 similar
3hrs
€385($385)
4 times a day617km (383 miles)
Train and Plane3h 15m
€150($150)
every 20 mins501km (311 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 45m
€340($340)
twice a week721km (448 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€52($52)
5 times a week448km (278 miles)
Bus to Amiens, Train8h 35m
€37($37)
once daily545km (339 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€66($66)
on demand365km (227 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