How to travel from Nantes to Arras, France

The distance between Nantes and Arras is around 539km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

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

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance558km (347 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Arras

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Nantes and Arras is around 539km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nantes and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Nantes and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Nantes and Arras. The distance is around 558km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Arras

Transport options from Nantes to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
€200($200)
every 20 mins539km (335 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€225($225)
every 20 mins648km (403 miles)
Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train4h 30m
€250($250)
twice a week1,311km (815 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€115($115)
hourly572km (355 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 55m
€71($71)
5 times a day573km (356 miles)
Bus to Paris Place du Pantheon, Train8h 30m
€66($66)
twice daily650km (404 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand558km (347 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