The distance between La Rochelle and Arles is around 697km (433 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from La Rochelle to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arles → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Arles.
Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between La Rochelle and Arles is around 697km (433 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from La Rochelle and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from La Rochelle and Arles. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre, Tauzia, Nimes Parking Du Parnasse and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Arles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 La Rochelle and Arles. The distance is around 735km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nantes, plane + 6 similar | 4h 15m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 832km (517 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 4h 45m | €295($295) | 5 times a day | 697km (433 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5hrs | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 936km (581 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 20m | €180($180) | once daily | 942km (586 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 35m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 816km (507 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 60m | €190($190) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 35m | €245($245) | 4 times a day | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Train | 7h 40m | €135($135) | twice daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Bus | 10h 20m | €15($15) | 4 times a week | 786km (489 miles) |
Drive | 6h 45m | €100($100) | on demand | 735km (457 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.