There are 4 ways to get from Ghent 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 Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
2h 13m€22–44Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 803 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
3h 45m€10–19Drive 120.9 km
- Drive from Ghent to Arrascar 120.9 km
1h 19m€19–28Train via Lille
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
2h 18m€22–44
Ghent to Arras by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Arras is to bus which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €18 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Arras. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Arras via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Ghent and Arras is 130 km. The road distance is 120.9 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Arras without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €21 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ghent to Arras, including transfers.
Ghent to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Arras is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €20 and takes 3h 45m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Arras via Lille Flandres in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Arras via Lille in around 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/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
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
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 FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Ghent to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Arras is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Ghent to Arras.
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