The distance between Arles and Bordeaux is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arles to Bordeaux 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 Bordeaux → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
There are several options for getting from Arles to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Arles and Bordeaux is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (270 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Arles and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 20m.
SNCF run train services between Arles and Bordeaux. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere and Parnasse. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Bordeaux. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Bordeaux. The distance is around 557km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €255($255) | 5 times a day | 499km (310 miles) |
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly | 2h 60m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 728km (452 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | €78($78) | every 20 mins | 618km (384 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 6h 25m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 970km (603 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | €100($100) | twice daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Bus | 9h 5m | €35($35) | 5 times a week | 569km (354 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | €75($75) | on demand | 557km (346 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.