How to travel from Antibes to Arles, France

The distance between Antibes and Arles is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Antibes to Arles by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE, AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE then Gare Routière and then to Péri - ARLES.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance230km (143 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Antibes and Arles

There are several options for getting from Antibes to Arles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Antibes and Arles is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Antibes and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Antibes to Arles is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Antibes and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Antibes and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Antibes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Antibes and Arles. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Antibes and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Antibes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE, AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Zou! Alpes-Maritimes, Zou! LER, CarTreize and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Antibes and Arles. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Antibes to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Antibes and Arles. The distance is around 230km (143 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Antibes to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Antibes and Arles

Transport options from Antibes to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€52($52)
every 3 hours288km (179 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€8($8)
5 times a day271km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
€31($31)
on demand230km (143 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