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Compare train and bus for Brussels to Arras
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Arras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Brussels to Arras
Compare the available ways to get from Brussels to Arras, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Arras:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Arras costing on average $47 (€40).
Other travel options to Arras take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (1h 16m by train vs 1h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $47 (€40) compared to roughly $31 (€26) 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.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Arras
How to get from Brussels to Arras by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Arras is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9874+K44 (843936)1:17 PM 2h22 Brussels-Midi 3:39 PM Arras station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 9874+K44 (843936)
1:17 PM 2h22 Brussels-Midi 3:39 PM Arras station $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 9844+7242
7:00 PM 1h11 Brussels-Midi 8:11 PM Arras station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 9832+7226
3:03 PM 1h18 Brussels-Midi 4:21 PM Arras station $39 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9838+7534
4:52 PM 1h21 Brussels-Midi 6:13 PM Arras station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer - 9812+K12 (16420)
8:17 AM 1h31 Brussels-Midi 9:48 AM Arras station $48 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:35 AM 6h25 Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) 4:00 PM Arras, Rue du Dr Brassart (Gare) $39 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Arras:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Arras costing on average $47 (€40).
Other travel options to Arras take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Arras as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Arras station.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Arras, Rue du Dr Brassart (Gare).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arras by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar, TER to go to Arras by train.
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