How to travel from Cannes to Arles, France

The distance between Cannes and Arles is around 221km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cannes to Arles by 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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Bus

Take the bus to AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and then to Péri - ARLES.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train via Marseille-Saint-Charles

Take the train to Marseille-Saint-Charles and then to Arles.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance221km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cannes and Arles

There are several options for getting from Cannes to Arles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Cannes and Arles is around 221km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Cannes and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cannes to Arles is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cannes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cannes and Arles. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Cannes and Arles. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cannes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Zou! LER and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Cannes and Arles. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Cannes and Arles. The distance is around 221km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €52 ($52).

How do I get from Cannes to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Cannes and Arles

Transport options from Cannes to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 55m
€6($6)
5 times a day230km (143 miles)
Train via Marseille-Saint-Charles + 1 similar
3h 10m
€115($115)
every 20 mins277km (172 miles)
Train3h 15m
€52($52)
every 3 hours277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand221km (137 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