There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train, bus, or car
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 Calais Frethun
best- Take the train from Arras to Calais Frethuntrain Ter
- Take the train from Calais Frethun to Boulogne Tintelleriestrain Ter
2h 21m€34–56Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from ARRAS - Gare Interurbaine to FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brelbus 4729
- Take the bus from FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brel to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Stade la Libérationbus 4729
3h 44m€4Drive 115.6 km
- Drive from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mercar 115.6 km
1h 12m€22–32Train
- Take the train from Arras to Etaples Le Touquettrain Ter
2h 54m€23–38
Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to bus which costs €4 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from ARRAS - Gare Interurbaine and arriving at BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Stade la Libération via FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Boulogne Tintelleries via Calais Frethun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Arras and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 186 km. The road distance is 115.6 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer without a car is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer, including transfers.
Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Hauts-de-France Mobilites, depart from ARRAS - Gare Interurbaine station.
Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer is to train via Calais Frethun which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €4 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Boulogne-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France?
You can take a train from Arras to Boulogne Tintelleries via Calais Frethun in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARRAS - Gare Interurbaine to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Stade la Libération via FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brel in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Calais Frethun
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Frethun to Boulogne Tintelleries
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Etaples Le Touquet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 800 026 080
- Website
- Hauts-de-France Mobilites
Bus from ARRAS - Gare Interurbaine to FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Hauts-de-France Mobilites
Bus from FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brel to BOULOGNE-SUR-MER - Stade la Libération
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Hauts-de-France Mobilites
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Booking & Getting There
Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Hauts-de-France Mobilites, arrive at FRUGES - Collège Jacques Brel station.
Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Calais Frethun station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Arras to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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