How to travel from Valence to Arras, France

The distance between Valence and Arras is around 664km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Valence 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 Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Arras.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Train

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance766km (476 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Valence and Arras

There are several options for getting from Valence to Arras by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Valence and Arras is around 664km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 616km (383 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Valence and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Valence to Arras is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Arras. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Valence and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Arras. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Valence and Arras. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Valence to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Valence and Arras

Transport options from Valence to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€185($185)
every 20 mins664km (413 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane2h 40m
€295($295)
every 20 mins722km (449 miles)
Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane3h 25m
€320($320)
twice a week845km (525 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€115($115)
twice daily711km (442 miles)
Bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Train + 1 similar
8h 30m
€66($66)
4 times a week748km (465 miles)
Bus and Train10h 60m
€67($67)
once daily844km (524 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€140($140)
on demand766km (476 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