How to travel from Avignon to Arles, France

The distance between Avignon and Arles is around 35km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 16min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon to Arles by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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train
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Train

Take the train to Arles.

  • Duration16min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Stalingrad - ARLES.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arles.

  • Duration45min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxis Radio Avignonnais

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration45min
  • Distance39km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Arles

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Arles by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 16min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €9 ($9).

The distance between Avignon and Arles is around 35km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (21 miles)

It takes around 16min to get from Avignon and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 45min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Arles is to take the train which takes around 16min and will set you back approx €9 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Arles. It typically takes around 16min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 16min.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Arles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 16min, 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 Avignon and Arles. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Arles with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 35m.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Avignon and Arles. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Arles. instead which will take 16min.

The closest major airport to Arles is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Arles. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Avignon and Arles. The distance is around 39km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 45min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 16min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Avignon to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Arles

Transport options from Avignon to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
16min
€9($9)
hourly35km (21 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
€3($3)
every 4 hours55km (34 miles)
Taxi
45min
€120($120)
on demand39km (24 miles)
Drive
45min
€6($6)
on demand39km (24 miles)

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Airports near Arles

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Arles
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Arles
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
140km (87 miles) from Arles