There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Alençon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Le Manstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Le Mans to Alencontrain Ter
4h 1m€78–133Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Parisbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Caen to Alenconbus
9h 25m€50–82Drive 331.7 km
- Drive from Arras to Alençoncar 331.7 km
3h 46m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Arras to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mezidontrain Ter
- Take the train from Mezidon to Alencontrain Ter
5h 56m€70–120
Arras to Alençon by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Alençon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Alençon is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Alencon via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Alencon via Gare du Nord, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 and Le Mans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Arras and Alençon is 442 km. The road distance is 331.7 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Alençon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 1m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Arras to Alençon, including transfers.
Arras to Alençon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Alençon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Alençon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 1m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Alençon, France?
You can take a train from Arras to Alencon via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, and Le Mans in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Alencon via Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station and Caen in around 9h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Mezidon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mezidon to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arras to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Pershing-Porte Maillot Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen to Alencon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–24
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Arras to Alençon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Arras to Alençon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Alençon is 332 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Arras to Alençon.
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