The distance between Rouen and Arras is around 185km (115 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Rouen 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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Take the train to Arras.
Take the bus to Amiens and then to Arras.
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There are several options for getting from Rouen to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Rouen and Arras is around 185km (115 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 153km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Rouen and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rouen to Arras is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rouen and Arras with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 10m.
SNCF run train services between Rouen and Arras. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rouen and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amiens. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
FlixBus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Rouen and Arras. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Arras. We recommend that you take the train 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rouen and Arras. The distance is around 214km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | €28($28) | every 20 mins | 185km (115 miles) |
Bus | 3h 25m | €22($22) | once daily | 189km (117 miles) |
Drive | 2h 5m | €39($39) | on demand | 214km (133 miles) |
The following major airports near Arras offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.