Taxi Lille → Arras
Your Lille → Arras transfer at €95–€120. 50 km via the A1.
A taxi between Lille and Arras costs between €95 and €120 when booked in advance at a fixed price, over a road distance of about 50 kilometres and a journey time of from 40 to 60 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route takes A1, with ~€4 in tolls. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €155. That price includes luggage, tolls and the driver's approach, and it does not move if traffic builds up: that is the difference with a metered ride, where every minute of waiting is charged and the applicable rate depends on the hour. On an unbooked ride, the amount follows the scale of the prefectoral order applying where the passenger is picked up, higher from seven in the evening to ten in the morning as well as on Sundays and public holidays. The driver tracks the flight or train number given at booking and shifts the pick-up at no extra cost if it is delayed, and cancelling remains free up to six hours before departure.
Distance
50 km
Duration
40 min
Estimated price
€95–€120
Availability
24/7
Arras is one of the most beautiful cities in northern France, famous for its two exceptional baroque squares — the Grand'Place and the Place des Héros — lined with 155 Flemish-style façades with scrolled gables. The Town Hall belfry, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site among the Belfries of Belgium and France, rises to 75 metres and offers a panoramic view over the city and the Artois plain. Beneath the squares lie the Boves, an underground network of galleries carved into chalk since the 10th century, used as cellars, air-raid shelters during both World Wars and a Resistance gathering place. Arras is also a World War I memorial site, with the Notre-Dame-de-Lorette national cemetery (France's largest), the Canadian Vimy Memorial and the Wellington Quarries, a British underground hospital dug beneath the city. The city is an important administrative centre (Pas-de-Calais prefecture) and university town. Taxis from Lille are widely used by civil servants, academics, heritage tourists and WWI memorial site visitors.
Route
Route Lille → Arras
Your driver leaves Lille via the southern ring road and joins the A1 motorway towards Paris. The A1, France's first motorway (opened 1950), crosses the Artois plain, a landscape of large-scale farming (wheat, sugar beet, potatoes) dotted with brick-spired villages. You pass near Lens and the Louvre-Lens site (visible from the motorway, recognisable by its glass and aluminium façade). The Arras Centre exit appears after about thirty kilometres and a short expressway leads directly to the city centre. A1 tolls amount to approximately €4. The journey takes 40 minutes normally and can reach 60 minutes during morning rush (commuter flow between Arras and Lille) or on Arras market days (Wednesday and Saturday).
Main route: A1 — ~€4 in tolls
Points of interest along the way
Practical tips
Our tips for Lille → Arras
Tips & best practices
Specific tips for the Lille → Arras route
Arras market on the Grand'Place and Place des Héros (Wednesday and Saturday mornings) is one of northern France's largest: cheeses, charcuterie, andouillettes, free-range poultry. Arrive before 10am to enjoy the atmosphere without crowds. The Boves visit (underground tunnels, €5) takes 40 minutes and offers a fascinating glimpse of underground life. The belfry (€3, 200 steps) is worth the effort for the view. For WWI history enthusiasts, the Canadian Vimy Memorial (10 km, free) and Wellington Quarries (€8) are moving visits. La Faisanderie, a Michelin-starred restaurant, is Arras's top gastronomic address. In December, the Arras Christmas Market on the Grand'Place is one of the finest in northern France with 130 chalets. In summer, the Main Square Festival (early July) attracts 100,000 rock and pop fans to the Vauban citadel.
Tolls: ~€4 in tolls
Pricing
Taxi fare Lille → Arras
All our rides are fixed-price. The fare is set at booking, no surprises.
Day rate
Monday — Saturday, 7am — 7pm
€95–€120
Night rate
7pm — 7am, 15% surcharge
€109–€138
Sunday & holidays
All day, 10% surcharge
€105–€132
* Indicative prices incl. tax. Exact fare provided at booking. No luggage surcharge.
Transport comparison
How to get from Lille to Arras?
Taxi vs alternatives
Detailed comparison of transport options
The TER Lille — Arras costs €9.20 and takes 25-35 minutes. It is frequent (2-3 trains/hour) and fast. Arras station is 10 min walk from the Grand'Place. By car, expect €5 in fuel and €4 in tolls. The TaxiNeo taxi at €95–€120 is the door-to-door comfort choice, ideal for families, groups or those carrying market purchases. For WWI site visits around Arras (Vimy, Lorette, Wellington), a taxi is essential as these sites are not served by public transport.
Sedan (1-4 passengers)
€95–€120
Guaranteed fixed price, no surprises
Van (5-7 passengers)
€155
Ideal for families and groups
Villes desservies
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about taxis in Lille → Arras
On the Lille — Arras route, does the taxi drop me at the Grand'Place?
Yes, your driver can drop you right next to the Grand'Place. The square is semi-pedestrianised but accessible by car for drop-offs. The Lille — Arras route covers about 50 km by road. Allow 40 minutes in light traffic and up to 60 minutes at peak hours.
On the Lille — Arras route, can I visit Vimy and WWI sites by taxi?
Yes, with our hourly hire option. Vimy is 10 km from Arras, Notre-Dame-de-Lorette 15 km, Wellington Quarries in the city centre. Half a day covers all three sites. Allow 40 minutes in light traffic and up to 60 minutes at peak hours. The price booked in advance ranges from €95 to €120, luggage included.
Are there many commuters on the Lille — Arras route?
Yes, it is one of the busiest routes in northern France. The A1 is heavy between 7:30-9am and 5-7pm. Outside these times, the journey is smooth. The price booked in advance ranges from €95 to €120, luggage included. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €155.
How much is the Lille — Arras toll?
The A1 toll between Lille and Arras is approximately €4, included in the TaxiNeo fixed price. A van for up to seven passengers starts at €155. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up. The driver tracks your flight or train and adjusts the pick-up time if it is delayed.
On the Lille — Arras route, can the taxi pick me up at Lille Europe station?
Yes, we pick up passengers at Lille Europe (Eurostar/TGV), Lille Flandres (TER) or any point in the Lille metropolitan area. The usual route takes A1. Expect ~€4 in tolls on this route. The price is confirmed before booking and does not move if traffic builds up.
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