How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 ArlesClermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 3h 50m.

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 264km (164 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Arles. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Arles

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours481km (299 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€74($74)
on demand410km (255 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