How to travel from Poitiers to Arras, France

The distance between Poitiers and Arras is around 503km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Poitiers 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 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 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance515km (320 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Arras

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 6h 50m. 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 €115 ($115).

The distance between Poitiers and Arras is around 503km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Poitiers and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Arras is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

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

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Arras. Trains depart hourly 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 Poitiers and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Poitiers and Arras. The distance is around 515km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Poitiers to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Arras

Transport options from Poitiers to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 35m
€115($115)
hourly503km (313 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 50m
€68($68)
every 4 hours545km (339 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand515km (320 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