There are 4 ways to get from Menin Gate to Arras by train (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
best- Take the train from Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 19m€19–66Drive 72.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Menin Gate to Arrascar 72.9 km
1h 8m€12–17Bus, train
- Take the bus from Douane to Gare Lille Flandresbus L91
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 31m€18–61Bus
- Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 20m€22–28
Menin Gate to Arras by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Menin Gate to Arras is to drive which costs €11 - €17 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Menin Gate to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs €11 - €17.
No, there is no direct bus from Menin Gate to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ieper Vaubanstraat and arriving at Arras via Menen Station perron 1, Douane and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Menin Gate to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ypres and arriving at Arras via Courtrai and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Menin Gate and Arras is 123 km. The road distance is 72.9 km.
The best way to get from Menin Gate to Arras without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €19 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Menin Gate to Arras, including transfers.
Menin Gate to Arras bus services, operated by Ilévia, depart from Douane station.
Menin Gate to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
The best way to get from Menin Gate to Arras is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs €19 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €28 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Menin Gate, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a vehicle from Menin Gate to Arras via Ypres, Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Menin Gate to Arras via Ieper Vaubanstraat, Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Ypres to Courtrai
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €8–12
Train from Courtrai to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–11
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
- €9–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–15
- Rail 1st Class
- €15–22
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–50
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €18–24
- 1st Class
- €35–50
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- contact@ilevia.fr
- Website
- ilevia.fr
Bus from Douane to Gare Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- ilevia.fr
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
Bus from Douane to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- ilevia.fr
- 60 min Ticket
- €2
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
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
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More Questions & Answers
Menin Gate to Arras bus services, operated by Ilévia, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Menin Gate to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Menin Gate to Arras is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Menin Gate to Arras.
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