How to travel from Le Mans to Arles, France

The distance between Le Mans and Arles is around 779km (484 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Mans 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 to Massy-TGV, plane

Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance830km (516 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Arles

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Le Mans and Arles is around 779km (484 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Le Mans and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Le Mans and Arles. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Le Mans and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. 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 Le Mans and Arles. The distance is around 830km (516 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Le Mans to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Arles

Transport options from Le Mans to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Massy-TGV, plane + 5 similar
3h 25m
€220($220)
5 times a day874km (543 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 45m
€235($235)
5 times a day873km (543 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€235($235)
4 times a day935km (581 miles)
Train to Tours, plane4hrs
€200($200)
4 times a day779km (484 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€195($195)
4 times a day977km (607 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 30m
€270($270)
4 times a day1,057km (657 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins884km (549 miles)
Train via Nîmes4h 60m
€170($170)
6 times a week924km (574 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€110($110)
on demand830km (516 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