How to travel from Bordeaux to Arles, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Arles is around 498km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

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Take the train to Arles.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departs4 times a week
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance558km (346 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Arles

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Bordeaux and Arles is around 498km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 435km (270 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Bordeaux and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Arles. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bordeaux and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 15m.

SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Bordeaux and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes Parking Du Parnasse and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Arles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Bordeaux and Arles. The distance is around 558km (346 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Arles

Transport options from Bordeaux to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train + 3 similar
2h 30m
€255($255)
5 times a day498km (309 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€78($78)
4 times a day617km (383 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 45m
€150($150)
once daily728km (452 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), train6h 15m
€160($160)
every 3 hours970km (602 miles)
Train
5h 15m
€100($100)
twice daily593km (369 miles)
Bus
7h 60m
4 times a week599km (372 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€75($75)
on demand558km (346 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