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.
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.
👋 Also check out Arles → Bordeaux if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles.
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Take the train to Arles.
Take the bus to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train + 3 similar | 2h 30m | €255($255) | 5 times a day | 498km (309 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 20m | €78($78) | 4 times a day | 617km (383 miles) |
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 45m | €150($150) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
Fly to Nice (NCE), train | 6h 15m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 970km (602 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | €100($100) | twice daily | 593km (369 miles) |
Bus | 7h 60m | 4 times a week | 599km (372 miles) | |
Drive | 5hrs | €75($75) | on demand | 558km (346 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
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The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.