There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Arras by train (TGV), bus, train, rideshare, 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 Paris
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3316 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 46m€48–129Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Arras302.5 km
4h 14m€22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus 712
- Take the train from Amiens to Arrastrain Ter
4h 55m€28–52Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain P10
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arrastrain K45
4h 47m€61–197Drive 303.9 km
- Drive from Caen to Arrascar 303.9 km
3h 26m€46–67
Caen to Arras by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Arras is to rideshare which costs €22 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Arras is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Arras. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Arras via Haussmann Saint-Lazare and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
The distance between Caen and Arras is 421 km. The road distance is 303.9 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Arras without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 46m and costs €45 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Caen to Arras, including transfers.
Caen to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Arras is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Caen to Arras.
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Arras via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 3h 46m.
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 Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €30–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €45–65
Train from Amiens to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Amiens to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–65
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Caen to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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