There are 4 ways to get from Arras to Ypres by train (TGV), train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Courtraitrain Ter
- Take the train from Courtrai to Yprestrain Ic / ...
2h 46m€19–41Bus, line 86 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arras to Lillebus 781
- Take the bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curiebus 86
3h 26m€9–15Train, line 86 bus
- Take the train from Arras to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Lille Flandres to Curiebus 86
2h 50m€14–27Drive 73.7 km
- Drive from Arras to Yprescar 73.7 km
1h 9m€12–17
Arras to Ypres by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arras to Ypres is to bus and line 86 bus which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Arras to Ypres is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Arras to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Curie via Gare Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Arras to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Arras and arriving at Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Arras and Ypres is 121 km. The road distance is 73.7 km.
The best way to get from Arras to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €19 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Arras to Ypres, including transfers.
Arras to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arras station.
Arras to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
The best way to get from Arras to Ypres is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €19 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 86 bus, which costs €9 - €15 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Arras, France and Ypres, Belgium?
You can take a train from Arras to Ypres via Lille Flandres and Courtrai in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arras to Ypres via Lille, Gare Lille Europe, Curie, and Wervik in around 3h 26m.
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 Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–10
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arras to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ilévia
Bus from Gare Lille Flandres to Curie
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Bus from Gare Lille Europe to Curie
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
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More Questions & Answers
Arras to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Arras to Ypres train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arras to Ypres is 74 km. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Arras to Ypres.
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