How to travel from Arles to Marseille, France

The distance between Arles and Marseille is around 85km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 56min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Arles to Marseille by train, bus and car. 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 Marseille-Saint-Charles.

  • Duration56min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN then La Beauvalle and then to Gare St Charles.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Arles to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 56min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Arles and Marseille is around 85km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)

It takes around 56min to get from Arles and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 56min and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Marseille. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Marseille with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 56min.

Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Marseille. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 56min, 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 Marseille. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN and La Beauvalle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse and CarTreize run regular bus services between Arles and Marseille. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 45m 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles. instead which will take 56min.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 56min and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Marseille

Transport options from Arles to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
56min
€60($60)
hourly85km (53 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
€9($9)
hourly109km (68 miles)
Drive
57min
€13($13)
on demand92km (57 miles)

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Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille