The average train between Besançon and Arras takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Arras. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Arras. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Arras at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Arras. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Arras station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Besançon to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Book your Besançon to Arras train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Besançon and Arras is 413.2 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Arras via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 4h 49m.