How to travel from Orleans to Arras, France

The distance between Orleans and Arras is around 304km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orleans to Arras by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArrasOrleans if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Arras.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Place du Pantheon then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance308km (192 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Arras

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).

The distance between Orleans and Arras is around 304km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 273km (170 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Orleans and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Arras is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz, Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Orleans and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Orleans and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Orleans and Arras. The distance is around 308km (192 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €66 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Arras

Transport options from Orleans to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€66($66)
hourly304km (189 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€51($51)
twice daily313km (195 miles)
Bus to Paris, Train3h 5m
€57($57)
every 2 hours312km (194 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€56($56)
on demand308km (192 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