There are 4 ways to get from Ypres to Arras by train (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 Ypres to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 5m€21–30Drive 72.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ypres to Arrascar 72.7 km
1h 7m€11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Menen Station perron 4bus 80
- Take the bus from Douane to Lille Europebus L91
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Arrasbus
4h 22m€22–28Line 62 bus, train
- Take the bus from Poperinge Station perron 3 to Hazebrouck Garebus 62
- Take the train from Hazebrouck to Arrastrain Ter
3h 39m€22–24
Ypres to Arras by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ypres to Arras is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ypres to Arras is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €10 - €16.
No, there is no direct bus from Ypres station to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ieper Station perron 3 and arriving at Arras via Menen Station perron 1, Douane and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Ypres 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 5m.
The distance between Ypres and Arras is 122 km. The road distance is 72.7 km.
The best way to get from Ypres to Arras without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €21 - €30.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ypres to Arras, including transfers.
Ypres to Arras bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Ieper Station perron 3.
Ypres to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
The best way to get from Ypres to Arras is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €21 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €28 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Ypres, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Ypres to Arras via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Arras via Menen Station perron 1, Menen Barakken, Douane, Lille Europe, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 4h 22m.
- 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
- €12–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Hazebrouck to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 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
- €11–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- delijn.be
Bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Menen Station perron 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
Bus from Poperinge Station perron 3 to Hazebrouck Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.delijn.be/en/
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Bus from Ieper Station perron 3 to Menen Station perron 4
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 3 20 40 40 40
- contact@ilevia.fr
- Website
- ilevia.fr
Bus from Douane to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
Ypres to Arras bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Menen Station perron 4.
Ypres to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ypres to Arras is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Ypres to Arras.
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