There are 4 ways to get from Aachen to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 17m€48–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aachen station west to Lillebus 328
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 45m€30–54Drive 271.5 km
- Drive from Aachen to Arrascar 271.5 km
3h 5m€42–60Train
- Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
6h 45m€37–140
Aachen to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Arras is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Aachen to Arras is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Arras. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Aachen and Arras is 315 km. The road distance is 271.5 km.
The best way to get from Aachen to Arras without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €210.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Aachen to Arras, including transfers.
Aachen to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.
Aachen to Arras train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
The best way to get from Aachen to Arras is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 17m and costs €45 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Arras via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Arras via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €36–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–27
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €45–65
- Comfort
- €50–70
- Premium
- €70–95
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €27–40
- Comfort
- €28–40
- Premium
- €45–60
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–10
- 1st Class
- €10–15
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €7–11
- 1st Class
- €11–16
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €25–35
- 1st Class
- €45–60
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €18–24
- 1st Class
- €35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact 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
- €9–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Aachen station west to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Aachen station west to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Aachen to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Aachen to Arras train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Arras is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Aachen to Arras.
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