How to travel from Nimes to Arras, France

The distance between Nimes and Arras is around 831km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes 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 to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

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

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €82($82)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance912km (567 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Arras

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Nimes and Arras is around 831km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 728km (452 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nimes and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Arras. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 30m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Nimes and Arras. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Nimes and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Nimes and Arras. The distance is around 912km (567 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Nimes to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Arras

Transport options from Nimes to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane + 5 similar
3h 25m
€215($215)
once daily935km (581 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€240($240)
every 20 mins831km (517 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 30m
€155($155)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 45m
€235($235)
once daily955km (594 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane3h 60m
€165($165)
hourly848km (527 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 15m
€240($240)
twice a week970km (603 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€130($130)
4 times a week863km (536 miles)
Bus and Train
10h 25m
€82($82)
once daily897km (558 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€165($165)
on demand912km (567 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