There are 4 ways to get from Brussels to Arras 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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
1h 38m€34–57Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
3h 45m€13–25Drive 150.1 km
- Drive from Brussels to Arrascar 150.1 km
1h 43m€24–34Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tournai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
2h 56m€28–57
Brussels to Arras by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Arras is to bus which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Arras is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €30 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Arras. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Arras via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Brussels and Arras is 165 km. The road distance is 150.1 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Arras without a car is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Brussels to Arras, including transfers.
Brussels to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Arras is to train which takes 1h 38m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Arras via Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- 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 Lille Flandres to Arras
- 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 Arras
- 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
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–28
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Tournai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- 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 Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Brussels to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Arras is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Brussels to Arras.
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