The distance between Grenoble and Arles is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 Arles → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Arles.
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There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Arles by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Grenoble and Arles is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (118 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Grenoble and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Arles is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Arles. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Arles. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Grenoble and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Arles. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Valence and then to Arles. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Arles. The distance is around 277km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 290km (180 miles) |
Train | 2h 55m | €170($170) | every 2 hours | 286km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €38($38) | on demand | 277km (172 miles) |
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.