How to get to Arras from Amiens

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Compare train and coach for Amiens to Arras

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amiens to Arras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £13.

Distance: 56 km

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1h 14m

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2h 22m

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Compare ways to travel from Amiens to Arras

Compare the available ways to get from Amiens to Arras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Amiens to Arras is a train with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Amiens to Arras:

A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amiens to Arras costing on average £13.

The fastest way to travel from Amiens to Arras is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Arras take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 22m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Amiens and Arras including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 25m sooner (44m by train vs 1h 9m by car). Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Amiens to Arras

How to get to Arras from Amiens by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Amiens to Arras is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K44 (843909)
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  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K44 (843909)
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  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K44 (843915)
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  • SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187K44 (843919)
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Best day trips from Arras by train

The most popular day trips by train from Arras are Lille, Paris, Amiens, Lens and Douai. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Arras on Omio.

A view of Lille

Day trip from Arras to Lille by train

Why visit Lille for the day?

Lille is a lively northern French city with Flemish character, handsome old streets and a strong student presence. It is known for the Grand'Place, Vieux-Lille and a food scene that blends French and Belgian influences.

A view of Paris

Day trip from Arras to Paris by train

Why visit Paris for the day?

Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.

A view of Amiens

Day trip from Arras to Amiens by train

Why visit Amiens for the day?

Amiens is known for its vast Gothic cathedral and the hortillonnages, floating gardens that give the city a gentle waterside feel. Its compact centre, linked to Jules Verne and shaped by canals and brick streets, is easy to explore.

A view of Lens

Day trip from Arras to Lens by train

Why visit Lens for the day?

Lens is a northern French city known for the Louvre-Lens and its strong mining heritage. Former colliery landscapes and a lively football identity give the city a direct, local character.

A view of Douai

Day trip from Arras to Douai by train

Why visit Douai for the day?

Douai is a historic town in northern France, known for its UNESCO-listed belfry and the giant figures of the Fêtes de Gayant. Flemish-style architecture, calm canals and old squares give it a measured, regional character.

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FAQs: Amiens to Arras

Travel to Arras easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amiens to Arras.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Amiens and Arras including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Amiens to Arras is a train with an average price of £13.

This is compared to other travel options from Amiens to Arras:

A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Amiens to Arras costing on average £13.

The fastest way to travel from Amiens to Arras is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Arras take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 22m.

The Amiens to Arras distance is approximately 56 km.
The average frequency per day from Amiens to Arras is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amiens and Arras as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amiens to Arras:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amiens station and arrive in Arras station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amiens to Arras, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER to go to Arras by train.
  • Travel with SNCF | Autocar to go to Arras by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amiens to Arras with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with SNCF | Autocar.
Omio customers who travel from Amiens to Arras often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lille, Paris Gare du Nord, Brussels, Lens. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arras and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Amiens to Arras, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Arras, you can explore the Arras Belfry for panoramic city views, tour the historical Wellington Quarry, and stroll through picturesque streets to enjoy local cafes and shops. Attend cultural events at the Grand Place, known for its Flemish Baroque architecture, and visit vibrant local markets. Discover the poignant Arras Memorial, explore the Carrière Wellington museum, admire art at the Musée des Beaux-Arts d'Arras, and enjoy scenic walks at the Arras Citadel.
For a fulfilling visit to Arras, two to three days are ideal to explore its historical sites, such as the Arras Belfry and Wellington Quarry, and enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

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