How to travel from Ajaccio to Arles, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Arles is around 431km (268 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Arles by ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arles → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Arles.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Arles by ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €72 ($72) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Ajaccio and Arles is around 431km (268 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (241 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Ajaccio and Arles by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Arles is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €72 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Arles. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles. instead which will take 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Arles is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 45m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 450km (280 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 20m | €135($135) | once daily | 775km (481 miles) |
| Fly to Nice (NCE), train | 5h 25m | €300($300) | every 3 hours | 553km (343 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €285($285) | 4 times a day | 603km (375 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 11h 20m | €135($135) | once a week | 900km (559 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, Train | 13h 20m | €125($125) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, Train | 13h 20m | €80($80) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 12h 55m | €72($72) | once daily | 431km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Arles
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Airlines
Air Corsica
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airports near Arles
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Arles
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Arles
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Arles