How to travel from Rennes to Arras, France

The distance between Rennes and Arras is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Rennes 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 50m
  • 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.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance530km (329 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Arras

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Rennes and Arras is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Rennes and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Arras is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Nord. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Rennes and Arras. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Arras. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Rennes and Arras. The distance is around 530km (329 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Rennes to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Arras

Transport options from Rennes to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 20m
€200($200)
every 20 mins499km (310 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€225($225)
every 20 mins689km (428 miles)
Fly to Lille Lesquin (LIL), Train3h 50m
€335($335)
hourly1,214km (754 miles)
Train
2h 50m
€115($115)
hourly542km (337 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€67($67)
every 4 hours536km (333 miles)
Bus to Amiens, Train7h 25m
€36($36)
once daily497km (309 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€95($95)
on demand530km (329 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