How to travel from Belfort to Arles, France

The distance between Belfort and Arles is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Belfort to Arles 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 and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance620km (385 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Arles

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Belfort and Arles is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 473km (294 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Belfort and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Arles. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Belfort and Arles. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Belfort and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Belfort and Arles. The distance is around 620km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Belfort to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Arles

Transport options from Belfort to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3hrs
€145($145)
5 times a day692km (430 miles)
Train to Mulhouse Ville, plane6h 30m
€165($165)
every 3 hours835km (519 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours615km (382 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 20m
€115($115)
every 20 mins630km (391 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 50m
€85($85)
every 20 mins574km (357 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€110($110)
on demand620km (385 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