There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Arras by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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 Valenciennes to Douaitrain Ter
- Take the train from Douai to Arrastrain Ter / ...
1h 29m€10–18Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Valenciennes to Arras63.7 km
1h 13m€4–6Bus, line 410 bus
- Take the bus from Valenciennes to Cambraibus Autocar
- Take the bus from CAMBRAI - Espace Gares to ARRAS - Emile Bretonbus 410
2h 47m€10–13Drive 62.1 km
- Drive from Valenciennes to Arrascar 62.1 km
55 min€10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Valenciennes to Arrastaxi 62.1 km
55 min€140–170
Valenciennes to Arras by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Valenciennes to Arras is to rideshare which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Valenciennes to Arras is to drive which takes 55 min and costs €9 - €15.
No, there is no direct bus from Valenciennes to Arras. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at ARRAS - Emile Breton via CAMBRAI - Espace Gares. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Valenciennes to Arras. However, there are services departing from Valenciennes and arriving at Arras via Douai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Valenciennes and Arras is 60 km. The road distance is 62.1 km.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Arras without a car is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €10 - €19.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Valenciennes to Arras, including transfers.
Valenciennes to Arras bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Valenciennes station.
Valenciennes to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Valenciennes station.
The best way to get from Valenciennes to Arras is to train which takes 1h 29m and costs €10 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus and line 410 bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Valenciennes, France and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Valenciennes to Arras via Douai in around 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes to ARRAS - Emile Breton via Cambrai and CAMBRAI - Espace Gares in around 2h 47m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valenciennes to Douai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Douai to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Douai to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- TGV inOui
Bus from Valenciennes to Cambrai
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- 0 800 026 080
- Website
- Hauts-de-France Mobilites
Bus from CAMBRAI - Espace Gares to ARRAS - Emile Breton
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Hauts-de-France Mobilites
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Valenciennes to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- €140–170
Allo Taxis Valenciennes
- Phone
- +33 3 27 30 00 30
- Website
- allo-taxis-valenciennes.fr
Taxi 10 Valenciennes
- Phone
- +33 6 73 77 37 03
- Website
- taxi-desmet.com
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Booking & Getting There
Valenciennes to Arras bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Cambrai station.
Valenciennes to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Douai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valenciennes to Arras is 62 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Valenciennes to Arras.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valenciennes and Arras. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.