How to travel from Arles to Bayonne, France

The distance between Arles and Bayonne is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arles to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, Fly

Take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Arles to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Arles and Bayonne is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Arles and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Arles and Bayonne. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Arles and Bayonne. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière and Parnasse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Arles and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Arles and Bayonne. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Bayonne

Transport options from Arles to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille, Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
€270($270)
5 times a day928km (577 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€195($195)
twice daily839km (521 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€100($100)
twice daily658km (409 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 50m
€20($20)
once daily624km (388 miles)
Bus to Irun10h 45m
€66($66)
every 20 mins718km (446 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€110($110)
on demand604km (375 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne