There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Lille by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 31m€40–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus 781
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 26m€19–31Drive 206.7 km
- Drive from Arras to Lillecar 206.7 km
2h 6m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
5h 2m€40–78
Arras to Lille by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Lille is to bus which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Lille. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Lille - Europe Train Station and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Lille. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Herentals via Lille Europe and Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Arras and Lille is 235 km. The road distance is 206.7 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Arras to Lille, including transfers.
Arras to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 31m and costs €40 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Lille, Belgium?
You can take a train from Arras to Lille Eikenlaan via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Lille Gierlebaan via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 5h 26m.
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
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- 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 Anvers-Berchem
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- 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
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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 - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arras to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Arras to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Lille is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Arras to Lille.
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