How to travel from Arles to Lyon, France

The distance between Arles and Lyon is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arles to Lyon 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

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes - Gare Routière and then to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Arles to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).

The distance between Arles and Lyon is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Arles and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Lyon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Arles and Lyon. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière and Parnasse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

liO Occitanie and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 25m 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 Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Lyon. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

How do I get from Arles to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Lyon

Transport options from Arles to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 30m
€67($67)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu2h 50m
€40($40)
every 4 hours265km (165 miles)
Train via Valence Ville2h 50m
€44($44)
every 4 hours263km (164 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 10m
€170($170)
hourly341km (212 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€13($13)
twice daily290km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€38($38)
on demand280km (174 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon