How to travel from Nice to Arras, France
The distance between Nice and Arras is around 857km (532 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Nice 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.
👋 Also check out Arras → Nice if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€195($195)
+ 1 othersBus and Train
Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Arras.
- Duration14h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€78($78)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Arras
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nice to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Nice and Arras is around 857km (532 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 808km (502 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Nice and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Arras. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nice and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Nice and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Nice and Arras. The distance is around 1,130km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Arras
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 55m | €150($150) | every 20 mins | 857km (532 miles) |
| Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train | 3hrs | €175($175) | hourly | 903km (561 miles) |
| Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), Train | 3h 20m | €180($180) | hourly | 884km (549 miles) |
| Fly to Brussels (BRU), Train | 3h 45m | €220($220) | twice a week | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Train | 6h 55m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 1,151km (715 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 30m | €78($78) | 4 times a week | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Bus to Paris, Train | 15h 10m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,163km (723 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | €205($205) | on demand | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Arras
Airlines
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Train operators
Bus companies
Airports near Arras
The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lille Airport (LIL)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from Arras
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Arras
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Arras