The distance between Besançon and Arles is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Arles 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 Arles → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Arles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Besançon and Arles is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Besançon and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Arles is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Arles. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Besançon and Arles. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Arles. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Arles. The distance is around 534km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 494km (307 miles) |
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard | 4h 5m | €100($100) | once daily | 555km (345 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 5h 35m | €75($75) | every 20 mins | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | €32($32) | every 20 mins | 546km (339 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | €95($95) | on demand | 534km (332 miles) |
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.