The distance between Annecy and Arles is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy to Arles by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.
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Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.
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There are several options for getting from Annecy to Arles by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Annecy and Arles is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Annecy and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Annecy to Arles is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Arles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Annecy and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Arles. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Arles. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €165($165) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Train via Valence Ville | 4h 45m | €160($160) | every 2 hours | 407km (253 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 40m | €245($245) | every 20 mins | 486km (302 miles) |
Drive | 3h 35m | €53($53) | on demand | 393km (244 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.