There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Arras by train (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
best- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
2h 2m€26–53Bus via Brussels-North train station
cheapest- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus N803 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
3h 45m€11–21Bus
- Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus BlaBlaCar Bus
3h 35m€19–36Drive 152.4 km
- Drive from Brussels to Arrascar 152.4 km
1h 39m€23–34Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Tournai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 39m€24–34
Brussels to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Arras is to bus via Brussels-North train station which costs €11 - €22 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Brussels to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Brussels - Midi Train Station and arriving at Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Arras. However, there are services departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Arras via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Brussels and Arras is 165 km. The road distance is 152.4 km.
The best way to get from Brussels to Arras without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Brussels to Arras, including transfers.
Brussels to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Brussels - Midi Train Station.
Brussels to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
The best way to get from Brussels to Arras is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Arras via Lille Europe and Lille Flandres in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 3h 35m.
- 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
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- €14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- 1st Class
- €14–20
Train from Tournai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €7–11
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–16
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Brussels to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Brussels to Arras train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Arras is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Brussels to Arras.
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