There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Arras by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 24m€43–79Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lillebus 280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
6h 16m€21–35Drive 207 km
- Drive from Lille to Arrascar 207 km
2h 6m€32–47Train
- Take the train from Herentals to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 18m€39–82Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vorselaar Voetbalterrein to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3bus X42
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 28m€37–76
Lille to Arras by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Arras is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Arras is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Arras. However, there are services departing from Lille Eikenlaan and arriving at Arras via Vorselaar Voetbalterrein, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Arras. However, there are services departing from Herentals and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Lille and Arras is 235 km. The road distance is 207 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Arras without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Lille to Arras, including transfers.
Lille to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.
Lille to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.
The best way to get from Lille to Arras is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 24m and costs €40 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 6h 16m.
What companies run services between Lille, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a bus from Lille Eikenlaan to Arras via Herentals Station afstaphalte, Herentals, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille Eikenlaan to Arras via Vorselaar Voetbalterrein, Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Lille in around 6h 16m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Herentals to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Herentals to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 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
- €21–35
- 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
- €12–19
- 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
- €12–19
- 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
- €12–19
- 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
- €9–20
- 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
- €9–20
- 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
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- 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 Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Vorselaar Voetbalterrein to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Lille to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Lille to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Arras is 207 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Lille to Arras.
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