How to travel from Dunkirk to Arles, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Arles is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Arles.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Distance1,044km (649 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Arles

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 3h 15m.

The distance between Dunkirk and Arles is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Dunkirk and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and 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 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 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 Dunkirk and Arles. The distance is around 1,044km (649 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

How do I get from Dunkirk to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Arles

Transport options from Dunkirk to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€125($125)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4hrs
€295($295)
every 20 mins903km (561 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 10m
€215($215)
every 4 hours1,097km (682 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 20m
€185($185)
every 20 mins989km (614 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 35m
€175($175)
once daily1,009km (627 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 50m
€180($180)
6 times a week1,000km (621 miles)
Drive
9h 35m
€140($140)
on demand1,044km (649 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