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 Saint-LazareK2+ / ...
- Take the train from Paris Nord to ArrasTgv
3h 33m€53–112Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Caen to Arras302.5 km
4h 14m€22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen to Amiens712
- Take the train from Amiens to ArrasTer
4h 55m€32–51Train
- Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive DroiteP10
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to ArrasK45
4h 48m€38–121Drive 304.2 km
- Drive from Caen to Arras304.2 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 drive which takes 3h 23m 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 33m.
The distance between Caen and Arras is 420 km. The road distance is 304.2 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Arras without a car is to train via Paris which takes 3h 33m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Caen to Arras, including transfers.
Caen to Arras train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Arras train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Arras is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m 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 Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 3h 33m.
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- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Amiens to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
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 Saint-Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- 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
- 4 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
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €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 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–35
- 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
- €30–90
- 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
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–65
- 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
- €17–40
- 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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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.














