How to travel from Bayonne to Arles, France

The distance between Bayonne and Arles is around 604km (375 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bayonne to Arles by train, bus, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Arles.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Arles

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Bayonne and Arles is around 604km (375 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Bayonne and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Bayonne and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Bayonne and Arles. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Arles. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Bayonne and Arles. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Arles

Transport options from Bayonne to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
€195($195)
twice daily840km (522 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4h 15m
€295($295)
5 times a day957km (594 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€380($380)
5 times a day692km (430 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€100($100)
twice daily658km (409 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
€37($37)
every 20 mins640km (397 miles)
Bus to Nimes9h 50m
€66($66)
twice daily722km (449 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€110($110)
on demand604km (375 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