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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dunkirk to Arras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 87 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£21 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Dunkirk to Arras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 20m by train vs 1h 26m by car). Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £15 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.
How to get to Arras from Dunkirk by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dunkirk to Arras is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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