How to travel from Brest to Arles, France

The distance between Brest and Arles is around 940km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brest to Arles by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. 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 Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes Pont du Gard.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Distance1,195km (742 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Arles

There are several options for getting from Brest to Arles by plane, taxi, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Brest and Arles is around 940km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (545 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Brest and Arles by plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Arles. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 40m, 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 Brest and Arles. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Arles. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Marseille (MRS) then take a taxi to Arles. 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 Brest and Arles. The distance is around 1,195km (742 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Arles is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €290 ($290).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Arles

Transport options from Brest to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€205($205)
hourly940km (584 miles)
Plane and Taxi3hrs
€290($290)
hourly1,012km (629 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 10m
€180($180)
every 4 hours1,044km (649 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 40m
€215($215)
5 times a day1,292km (803 miles)
Train via Rennes8h 25m
€220($220)
twice daily1,333km (828 miles)
Bus
18h 50m
€78($78)
once daily1,310km (814 miles)
Drive
11h 15m
€160($160)
on demand1,195km (742 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