How to travel from Alès to Arles, France

The distance between Alès and Arles is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ArlesAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Arles.

  • Duration59min
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes and then to Arles - Clémenceau.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arles.

  • Duration51min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Taxi Alès - Dunis

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance75km (47 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Arles

There are several options for getting from Alès to Arles by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Alès and Arles is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)

It takes around 59min to get from Alès and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Arles is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Arles. It typically takes around 59min and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 59min.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Arles. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 59min, 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 Alès and Arles. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

SNCF Bus and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Alès and Arles. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Arles. instead which will take 59min.

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 Alès and Arles. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Alès to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Arles

Transport options from Alès to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
59min
€19($19)
4 times a day89km (55 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
€9($9)
once daily77km (48 miles)
Taxi
51min
€180($180)
on demand75km (47 miles)
Drive
51min
€14($14)
on demand75km (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