How to travel from Caen to Arles, France

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.

8 routes found

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 to Montpellier (MPL), Train

Fly from Caen (CFR) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Arles.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance972km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Arles

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Arles

Transport options from Caen to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 3 similar
2h 35m
€285($285)
5 times a day806km (501 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€240($240)
4 times a day888km (552 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 30m
€345($345)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€225($225)
4 times a day1,000km (621 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€175($175)
once daily936km (581 miles)
Train via Le Mans6h 50m
€200($200)
6 times a week1,085km (674 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
€59($59)
4 times a week991km (616 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€130($130)
on demand972km (604 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