How to travel from Étretat to Arles, France

The distance between Étretat and Arles is around 919km (571 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Étretat to Arles by bus, car, plane and train. 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 Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance943km (586 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Arles

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Arles by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Étretat and Arles is around 919km (571 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 750km (466 miles)

It takes around 13h 35m to get from Étretat and Arles by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Arles. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Paris, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Étretat and Arles. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Arles. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 6h 20m.

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 Étretat and Arles. The distance is around 943km (586 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Arles is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

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Transport options from Étretat to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 15m
€270($270)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 30m
€160($160)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 10m
€245($245)
once daily991km (616 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 20m
€255($255)
once daily1,024km (636 miles)
Bus to Gares, plane and train5h 20m
€310($310)
5 times a day925km (575 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 20m
€330($330)
twice daily950km (590 miles)
Bus to Caen: Gare Routière, plane and train6h 25m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,019km (633 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€51($51)
once daily983km (611 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport14h 25m
€45($45)
once a week977km (607 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€170($170)
on demand943km (586 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