How to travel from Arles to Saint-Raphaël, France

The distance between Arles and Saint-Raphaël is around 194km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Arles to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Saint-RaphaëlArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aéroport Marseille Provence and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
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Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance194km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Saint-Raphaël

There are several options for getting from Arles to Saint-Raphaël by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Arles and Saint-Raphaël is around 194km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (108 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Arles and Saint-Raphaël by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Saint-Raphaël is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Saint-Raphaël, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Saint-Raphaël. 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 2h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Saint-Raphaël. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Saint-Raphaël. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Saint-Raphaël. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière Salon-de-Proven, Aéroport Marseille Provence and Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Libébus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Arles and Saint-Raphaël. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 35m 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 Saint-Raphaël. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to St Raphael Valescure. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Saint-Raphaël is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël. 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 Saint-Raphaël. The distance is around 194km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Saint-Raphaël is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Saint-Raphaël

Transport options from Arles to Saint-Raphaël
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€60($60)
every 4 hours245km (153 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€14($14)
4 times a week250km (155 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€35($35)
on demand194km (120 miles)

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Airports near Saint-Raphaël

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
44km (27 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Saint-Raphaël
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Saint-Raphaël