How to travel from Reims to Arras, France

The distance between Reims and Arras is around 170km (105 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims 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 l'Est and then to Arras.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lille Bus Station Europe then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance170km (105 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Arras

There are several options for getting from Reims to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Reims and Arras is around 170km (105 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Reims and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Arras is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Arras. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est and Paris Nord. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Arras. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Reims and Arras. We recommend that you drive to Arras. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Arras. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Reims and Arras. The distance is around 170km (105 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Arras

Transport options from Reims to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
€85($85)
every 4 hours326km (202 miles)
Train via Laon3h 15m
€39($39)
every 4 hours226km (141 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 45m
€24($24)
twice daily423km (263 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€31($31)
on demand170km (105 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