What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Arras?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arras is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Arras?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arras is to fly and train which takes 5h 13m and costs €110 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arras?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arras. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Arras via Basel Euroairport FR, Metz and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arras?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arras. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Arras via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Arras?

The distance between Basel and Arras is 703 km. The road distance is 546.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Arras without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Arras without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €65 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Arras?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Basel to Arras, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arras bus from?

Basel to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arras train from?

Basel to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Arras?

The best way to get from Basel to Arras is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Arras bus arrive?

Basel to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz station.

Where does the Basel to Arras train arrive?

Basel to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arras?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arras is 547 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Basel to Arras.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Arras?

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Where can I stay near Arras?

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Basel to Arras - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Arras by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to ArrasTgv
5h 18m
€65–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Reims Central Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to ArrasBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 28m
€42–58
Drive 546.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arras546.7 km
6h 26m
€94–136
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
5h 13m
€115–339
Bus via Metz
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Metz
2. Take the bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVN90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Arras
12h 15m
€49–107
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 28m
€131–415
Fly Basel to Lille-Lesquin Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)BSL - LIL
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arras
9h 29m
€131–225
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
4. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arras
8h 7m
€134–314

Basel to Arras by train

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Distance: 703.1 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arras, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Arras via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Arras via Reims Central Train Station, Gare Centre, Gare Champ. Tgv, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 11h 28m.

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