There are 6 ways to get from Leiden to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, 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
best- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 22m€79–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
8h 8m€24–41Drive 296.1 km
- Drive from Leiden to Arrascar 296.1 km
3h 25m€55–79Fly, train
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain
4h 44m€154–359Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 55m€46–121Train via Antwerp #2
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 54m€49–95
Leiden to Arras by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Arras is to bus which costs €23 - €45 and takes 8h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Leiden to Arras is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Arras. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Hogewoerd and arriving at Arras via The Hague, Rotterdam and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Arras. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Arras via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Leiden and Arras is 340 km. The road distance is 296.1 km.
The best way to get from Leiden to Arras without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Leiden to Arras, including transfers.
Leiden to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.
Leiden to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Leiden to Arras is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Arras via Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Hogewoerd to Arras via Den Haag, Den Haag Centraal, The Hague, Rotterdam, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 8h 8m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–300
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Leiden to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Leiden to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Arras is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Leiden to Arras.
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