How to travel from Arcachon to Arles, France

The distance between Arcachon and Arles is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arles.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance611km (380 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Arles

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Arcachon and Arles is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 476km (296 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Arcachon and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Arcachon and Arles. The distance is around 611km (380 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Arles

Transport options from Arcachon to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
€125($125)
5 times a day670km (416 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 10m
€260($260)
twice daily803km (499 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 30m
€235($235)
5 times a day1,281km (796 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane6h 40m
€195($195)
every 3 hours1,015km (631 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€95($95)
twice daily652km (405 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 35m
€45($45)
4 times a week631km (392 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€110($110)
on demand611km (380 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