How to travel from Arles to Nancy, France

The distance between Arles and Nancy is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Arles to Nancy 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 and Plane

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance685km (426 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Arles to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Arles and Nancy is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Arles and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Nancy. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Marne La Vallee Chessy. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes - Gare Routiere, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Arles and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10hrs 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 685km (426 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Nancy

Transport options from Arles to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
€460($460)
every 20 mins776km (482 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 50m
€100($100)
every 20 mins932km (579 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€205($205)
4 times a week987km (614 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu8h 20m
€300($300)
once daily944km (586 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€45($45)
4 times a week706km (439 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€90($90)
on demand685km (426 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy