How to travel from Arles to Grasse, France

The distance between Arles and Grasse is around 235km (146 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Arles to Grasse 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 GrasseArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN, Gare Routière then LE CANNET - Office de Tourisme - LE CANNET and then to Cours Honoré Cresp - A - GRASSE.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance235km (146 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Arles to Grasse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).

The distance between Arles and Grasse is around 235km (146 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (115 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Arles and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Grasse is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Grasse, 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 Arles and Grasse. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Cannes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Grasse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN, Gare Routière, LE CANNET - Office de Tourisme - LE CANNET and Paul Doumer - LE CANNET. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse, CarTreize, Zou! LER and Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Arles and Grasse. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 55m 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Grasse. The distance is around 235km (146 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Grasse

Transport options from Arles to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€58($58)
every 4 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€8($8)
5 times a day248km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€32($32)
on demand235km (146 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse