There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Ghent by train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ter
2h 22m€22–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus 781
- Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3h 5m€11–20Drive 122.3 km
- Drive from Arras to Ghentcar 122.3 km
1h 23m€19–28Train via Lille
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic
2h 47m€21–43
Arras to Ghent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Ghent is to bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Ghent is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Ghent Dampoort via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Arras and Ghent is 130 km. The road distance is 122.3 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €22 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Arras to Ghent, including transfers.
Arras to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €22 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Ghent, Belgium?
You can take a train from Arras to Gand-Saint-Pierre via Lille Flandres in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Ghent Dampoort via Lille in around 3h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–24
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Flandres to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Arras to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arras to Ghent bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Arras to Ghent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Ghent is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Arras to Ghent.
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