How to travel from Arles to Quimper, France
The distance between Arles and Quimper is around 941km (585 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Arles to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Quimper → Arles if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly
Take the train to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Quimper (UIP).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nimes then Rennes and then to Quimper.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Quimper.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€61($61)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Quimper Est.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€54($54)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Quimper
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arles to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 16h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Arles and Quimper is around 941km (585 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Arles and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Quimper. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 50m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,128km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Quimper
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Montpellier Sud De France, Fly + 6 similar | 4hrs | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 1,171km (728 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, Fly | 4h 45m | €320($320) | 5 times a day | 1,242km (772 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 5h 15m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 941km (585 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 15m | €270($270) | 5 times a day | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 5h 35m | €280($280) | 5 times a day | 1,114km (693 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €215($215) | twice daily | 1,145km (712 miles) |
| Train to Marseille St Charles, plane | 6h 5m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Train | 7h 45m | €225($225) | 3 times a week | 1,322km (821 miles) |
Bus | 17h 50m | €61($61) | twice daily | 1,235km (768 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 5m | €54($54) | 3 times a week | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | €205($205) | on demand | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arles and Quimper
Airlines
Transavia France
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Bus companies
Airports near Quimper
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Quimper
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Quimper
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Quimper