How to travel from Arles to Versailles, France

The distance between Arles and Versailles is around 703km (437 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arles to Versailles by train, 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 to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane

Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train to Paris Gare de Lyon

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance744km (462 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Arles to Versailles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Arles and Versailles is around 703km (437 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Arles and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Versailles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Versailles. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon and Gare d'Austerlitz. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Versailles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arles and Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Montpellier Sud De France then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Versailles Chantiers. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY). instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 744km (462 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Versailles

Transport options from Arles to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane + 4 similar
2h 55m
€170($170)
5 times a day703km (437 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€185($185)
every 20 mins763km (474 miles)
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard, plane3h 35m
€215($215)
5 times a day757km (470 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane4h 20m
€210($210)
every 20 mins814km (506 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, plane5h 10m
€150($150)
every 4 hours897km (558 miles)
Train to Paris Gare de Lyon + 1 similar
5hrs
€145($145)
twice daily745km (463 miles)
Train5h 5m
€135($135)
twice daily716km (445 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand744km (462 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles