There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Arras by train (TGV), 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
best- Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
4h 49m€108–186Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Besançon to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus N759
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Arrasbus 781
9h€51–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Dijon to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1bus
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
8h 7m€75–143Drive 493.9 km
- Drive from Besançon to Arrascar 493.9 km
5h 19m€77–111
Besançon to Arras by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Arras is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Arras is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €100 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Arras. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Arras via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Arras. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Arras via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Besançon and Arras is 557 km. The road distance is 493.9 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Arras without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Besançon to Arras, including transfers.
Besançon to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Arras is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Arras via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Arras via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 9h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dijon to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking Cars de groupe 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Besançon to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Besançon to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Arras is 494 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Besançon to Arras.
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