How to travel from Saint-Malo to Arras, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Arras is around 516km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train via Rennes

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Paris Pont de Levallois then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance516km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Arras

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Arras is around 516km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (243 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Saint-Malo 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 Saint-Malo to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Arras. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv and Paris Nord. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Saint-Malo and Arras. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4hrs, 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 Saint-Malo and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 3h 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 Saint-Malo and Arras. The distance is around 516km (321 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 Saint-Malo to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Arras

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
€210($210)
every 20 mins580km (360 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 30m
€240($240)
every 20 mins770km (478 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane4h 40m
€250($250)
hourly1,295km (805 miles)
Train via Rennes + 1 similar
3h 45m
€130($130)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Train4hrs
€125($125)
once a week629km (391 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 20m
€72($72)
4 times a week593km (368 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€95($95)
on demand516km (321 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