How to travel from Aix-en-Provence to Arles, France

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Arles is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 50min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Aix-en-Provence to Arles by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesAix-en-Provence if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière and then to Péri - ARLES.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arles.

  • Duration50min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Taxigentry

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration50min
  • Distance76km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aix-en-Provence and Arles

There are several options for getting from Aix-en-Provence to Arles by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 50min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Aix-en-Provence and Arles is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Aix-en-Provence and Arles by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 50min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Arles is to take a taxi which takes around 50min and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Aix-en-Provence and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aix-en-Provence and Arles. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

SNCF run train services between Aix-en-Provence and Arles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Aix-en-Provence and Arles. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aix-en-Provence to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

CarTreize and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Aix-en-Provence and Arles. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aix-en-Provence to Arles. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare Routière and then to Péri - ARLES. instead which will take 1h 15m.

The closest major airport to Arles is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Arles. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Aix-en-Provence and Arles. The distance is around 76km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 50min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aix-en-Provence to Arles is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aix-en-Provence and Arles

Transport options from Aix-en-Provence to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 15m
€6($6)
hourly79km (49 miles)
Train
1h 50m
€26($26)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Taxi
50min
€220($220)
on demand76km (47 miles)
Drive
50min
€11($11)
on demand76km (47 miles)

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Airports near Arles

The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Arles
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Arles
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Arles