How to travel from Arles to Nice, France

The distance between Arles and Nice is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Nice 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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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to NICE - Gare Routière - NICE.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles then take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Nice

There are several options for getting from Arles to Nice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Arles and Nice is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Arles and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Nice is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Nice. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

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

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Nice. 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 Nice. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - SALON-DE-PROVEN and Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Zou! LER run regular bus services between Arles and Nice. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 40m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Nice

Transport options from Arles to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 40m
€6($6)
5 times a day266km (165 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€77($77)
every 4 hours308km (191 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 50m
€77($77)
4 times a day284km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€34($34)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice