The distance between Caen and Arles is around 806km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen 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 from Caen (CFR) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
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Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arles.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Caen to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €285 ($285).
The distance between Caen and Arles is around 806km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 722km (448 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Caen and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Caen to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €285 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Caen and Arles. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Arles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Caen and Arles. The distance is around 972km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 3 similar | 2h 35m | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 806km (501 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 25m | €240($240) | 4 times a day | 888km (552 miles) |
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 30m | €345($345) | once daily | 827km (514 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | €225($225) | 4 times a day | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €175($175) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
Train via Le Mans | 6h 50m | €200($200) | 6 times a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | €59($59) | 4 times a week | 991km (616 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 972km (604 miles) |
Air Corsica
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.