How to travel from Tours to Arras, France

The distance between Tours and Arras is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tours 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 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau, Train

Take the bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance414km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Arras

There are several options for getting from Tours to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Tours and Arras is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 357km (222 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Tours and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Arras is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Arras. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Saint-Lazare and Magenta. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Tours and Arras. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Tours and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then to Arras. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and then 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 Tours and Arras. The distance is around 414km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Tours to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Arras

Transport options from Tours to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€95($95)
hourly407km (253 miles)
Bus to Paris South - Massy-Palaiseau, Train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€62($62)
once daily417km (259 miles)
Bus and Train4h 30m
€62($62)
hourly430km (267 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€75($75)
on demand414km (258 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