The average train between Madrid and Arras takes 20h 29m and the fastest train takes 18h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid to Arras. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Madrid and Arras. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Arras at 5:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Arras. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Arras station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
Madrid to Arras train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Arras train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Arras station.
Book your Madrid to Arras train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Arras is 1,208.3 km. The road distance is 1,863 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Arras via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 12h 29m.