How to travel from Nancy to Arras, France

The distance between Nancy and Arras is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nancy 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

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Metz Ville then take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance382km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Arras

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Nancy and Arras is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (189 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nancy and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Arras is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nancy and Arras. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Nancy and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lille Lesquin (LIL) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Nancy and Arras. The distance is around 382km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Arras

Transport options from Nancy to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 35m
€225($225)
twice daily506km (315 miles)
Train via Paris l'Est2h 40m
€110($110)
every 3 hours507km (315 miles)
Train via Paris-Est2h 40m
€225($225)
every 3 hours507km (315 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€340($340)
hourly1,153km (716 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 15m
€42($42)
twice daily671km (417 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€69($69)
on demand382km (237 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