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 12m€68–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 10m€23–61Drive 260.9 km
- Drive from Rotterdam to Arrascar 260.9 km
2h 57m€47–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
4h 13m€43–62Train 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 49m€34–103
Rotterdam to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Arras is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
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 to Arras. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
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 12m.
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 12m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Arras, including transfers.
Rotterdam to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam 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 12m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 6h 10m.
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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station in around 6h 10m.
- 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
- €40–90
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €40–60
- Comfort
- €45–65
- Premium
- €65–90
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €30–50
- Comfort
- €35–50
- Premium
- €55–70
- 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
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- 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
- €12–14
- 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 Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–50
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €15–23
- 1st Class
- €28–50
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- 1st Class
- €15–22
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €13–19
- 1st Class
- €20–29
- Phone
- +31302035833
- info@europeansleeper.eu
- Website
- europeansleeper.eu
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Website
- https://www.europeansleeper.eu/
- Seats - Budget
- €13–15
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Rotterdam to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rotterdam to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train 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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