How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles is around 992km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Caen, plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €490($495)
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Train

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

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Distance1,094km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €210 ($210) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €490 ($495).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles is around 992km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 817km (507 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €490 ($495).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €210 ($210) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 5h 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles. The distance is around 1,094km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €425 ($425).

How do I get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Arles

Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Caen, plane + 4 similar
5hrs
€490($495)
twice daily992km (616 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€210($210)
5 times a day1,031km (640 miles)
Train to Lison, plane5h 60m
€285($285)
twice daily1,057km (657 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane7hrs
€245($245)
5 times a day1,135km (705 miles)
Train to Lison, plane7h 10m
€300($300)
twice daily1,166km (725 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€425($425)
twice daily1,098km (682 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux11h 20m
€640($640)
once a week1,249km (776 miles)
Drive
10h 20m
€195($195)
on demand1,094km (680 miles)

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Airlines

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