There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Arras by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Line 86 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Curie to Gare Lille Flandresbus 86
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 1m€15–24Line 86 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Curie to Gare Lille Europebus 86
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
3h 51m€9–13Train
- Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 20m€21–36Drive 72.7 km
- Drive from Ypres to Arrascar 72.7 km
1h 7m€12–17
Ypres to Arras by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Arras is to line 86 bus and bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Ypres to Arras. However, there are services departing from Curie and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Arras via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Ypres and Arras is 98 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Arras without a car is to line 86 bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs €15 - €25.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ypres to Arras, including transfers.
Ypres to Arras bus services, operated by Ilévia, depart from Curie station.
Ypres to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
The best way to get from Ypres to Arras is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can line 86 bus and bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Ypres to Arras via Courtrai and Lille Flandres in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ypres to Arras via Wervik, Curie, Gare Lille Europe, and Lille in around 3h 51m.
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 Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Ypres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ilévia
Bus from Curie to Gare Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Bus from Curie to Gare Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- Ilévia
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Ypres to Arras bus services, operated by Ilévia, arrive at Gare Lille Europe station.
Ypres to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Arras is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Ypres to Arras.
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