How to travel from Calais to Arles, France
The distance between Calais and Arles is around 931km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Calais 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 → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lille Europe, plane
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Paris Nord
Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arles.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€215($215)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Avignon TGV then take the bus to Gorodiche - ARLES.
- Duration6h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Calais and Arles is around 931km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Calais and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Nimes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Arles. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 4h 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 Calais and Arles. The distance is around 1,038km (645 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 5 similar | 3h 55m | €280($280) | 4 times a week | 1,014km (630 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €165($165) | 4 times a week | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 25m | €285($285) | 4 times a week | 931km (579 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 45m | €270($270) | 4 times a week | 1,071km (666 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 5h 15m | €240($240) | 4 times a week | 1,169km (727 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | €135($135) | 4 times a week | 1,124km (698 miles) |
Train via Paris Nord + 1 similar | 6h 15m | €215($215) | once daily | 1,039km (646 miles) |
| Train | 6h 20m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 1,052km (653 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 50m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, bus | 13h 20m | €85($85) | 4 times a week | 1,082km (672 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Arles
Airlines
Luxair
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
Flibco
Airports near Arles
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Arles
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Arles
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Arles