How to travel from Carcassonne to Arles, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Arles is around 226km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Arles by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesCarcassonne if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Arles.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance226km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Arles

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Arles by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).

The distance between Carcassonne and Arles is around 226km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (119 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Carcassonne and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Arles is to drive which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Arles. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carcassonne and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Carcassonne and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Carcassonne and Arles. We recommend that you drive to Arles. instead which will take 2h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Carcassonne and Arles. The distance is around 226km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Arles

Transport options from Carcassonne to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€45($45)
twice daily246km (153 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
€31($31)
on demand226km (140 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