How to travel from Vézelay to Arras, France

The distance between Vézelay and Arras is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vézelay 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 Gare De Lyon and then to Arras.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Lille then take the train to Arras.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
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Drive

Drive to Arras.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance404km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Arras

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Arras by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Vézelay and Arras is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Vézelay and Arras by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Arras is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Arras, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Arras. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Arras. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sermizelles Vézelay, Paris Gare De Lyon and Paris Nord. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Paris RER run train services between Vézelay and Arras. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 3h 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 Vézelay and Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Arras. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Arras. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Vézelay and Arras. The distance is around 404km (251 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Arras is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

How do I get from Vézelay to Arras

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Arras

Transport options from Vézelay to Arras
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 50m
€79($79)
once a week406km (252 miles)
Train via Etigny-Véron4h 35m
€135($135)
5 times a week408km (253 miles)
Bus and Train
6h 55m
€54($54)
4 times a week491km (305 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€73($73)
on demand404km (251 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