There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Arras by train (TGV), bus, or car
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 Louvain to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
2h 40m€36–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arrasbus 781
4h 45m€13–24Drive 177.3 km
- Drive from Leuven to Arrascar 177.3 km
2h€29–41Train via Ghent
- Take the train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Arrastrain Ter
3h 34m€37–69
Leuven to Arras by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Arras is to bus which costs €13 - €25 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Arras is to drive which takes 2h and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Arras. However, there are services departing from Leuven and arriving at Arras via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Arras. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Leuven and Arras is 196 km. The road distance is 177.3 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Arras without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Leuven to Arras, including transfers.
Leuven to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Leuven station.
Leuven to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Arras is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €25 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Arras, France?
You can take a train from Louvain to Arras via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven to Arras via Lille - Europe Train Station and Lille in around 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Gand-Saint-Pierre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lille Flandres to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leuven to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
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Leuven to Arras bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.
Leuven to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Arras is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Leuven to Arras.
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