There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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 Brussels
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 8m€68–181Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
8h 59m€29–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lillebus 280
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
8h 26m€40–63Drive 340.6 km
- Drive from Cologne to Arrascar 340.6 km
3h 29m€55–79Train
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 12m€110–181
Cologne to Arras by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Arras is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cologne to Arras is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cologne station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Cologne - Airport Bus Station and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Arras. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Cologne and Arras is 384 km. The road distance is 340.6 km.
The best way to get from Cologne to Arras without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Cologne to Arras, including transfers.
Cologne to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cologne - Airport Bus Station.
Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Cologne to Arras is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 8m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Arras via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Arras via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne - Airport Bus Station, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Lille in around 8h 59m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leverkusen to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cologne - Airport Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Cologne to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Cologne to Arras train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Arras is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cologne to Arras.
Book your Cologne to Arras train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Cologne to Arras bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 899+ hotels available in Arras.








