There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Arras by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
4h 9m€69–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lillebus N803 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 55m€20–38Drive 260.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Arrascar 260.9 km
2h 57m€47–68Train 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 50m€46–122Bus, train
- Take the bus from Delft Station to Lillebus N803
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
7h 10m€28–61
Rotterdam to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Arras is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 55m.
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 - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
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 Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Rotterdam and Arras is 302 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 4h 9m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 9m 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 4h 9m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 55m.
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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Arras via Lille and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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
- €8–22
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–24
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Delft Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
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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