There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Arrastrain Tgv
3h 39m€75–122Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lillebus N803 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
6h 5m€22–39Drive 260.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Arrascar 260.9 km
2h 57m€48–69Train via Antwerp
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 12m€42–108Train via Antwerp #2
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
5h 5m€45–87
Rotterdam to Arras by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Arras is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Arras is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Arras. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Arras is 297 km. The road distance is 260.9 km.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Arras without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Arras, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Rotterdam to Arras is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Europe in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Arras via Lille in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rotterdam to Arras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Rotterdam to Arras train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Arras is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Rotterdam to Arras.
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