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.
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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Take the bus to NICE - Gare Routière - NICE.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.
Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles then take the bus to Nice Airport.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 40m | €6($6) | 5 times a day | 266km (165 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 308km (191 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 50m | €77($77) | 4 times a day | 284km (176 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €34($34) | on demand | 249km (155 miles) |
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