There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Arras by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, 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 3312 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 8m€71–145Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Arras303.8 km
4h 14m€22Bus
- Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus 712
- Take the bus from Amiens to Arrasbus Autocar
6h 11m€30–46Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arrastrain Ter
4h 49m€57–119Drive 305.2 km
- Drive from Caen to Arrascar 305.2 km
3h 23m€48–69
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 train via Paris which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Arras. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Arras via Amiens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
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 8m.
The distance between Caen and Arras is 420 km. The road distance is 305.2 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Arras without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Caen to Arras, including transfers.
Caen to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.
Caen to Arras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Arras is to train via Paris which takes 3h 8m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €50 and takes 6h 11m.
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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Arras via Amiens in around 6h 11m.
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
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- 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
- Every 4 hours
- 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
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Nord to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- 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
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Caen to Amiens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Amiens to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Caen to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amiens 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 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Caen to Arras.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Caen and Arras. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















