How to travel from Montpellier to Arras, France

The distance between Montpellier and Arras is around 780km (485 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Montpellier 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 Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance924km (574 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Arras

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Montpellier and Arras is around 780km (485 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 747km (464 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Montpellier and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 45m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Montpellier and Arras. Trains depart once daily 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 Montpellier and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Montpellier and Arras. The distance is around 924km (574 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Arras

Transport options from Montpellier to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€230($230)
every 20 mins780km (485 miles)
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train3h 15m
€155($155)
hourly797km (495 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€220($220)
once daily984km (612 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane4hrs
€160($160)
once daily1,053km (654 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€140($140)
twice daily905km (562 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 25m
€70($70)
once daily941km (584 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€165($165)
on demand924km (574 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