How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arles, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles is around 798km (496 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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.

👋 Also check out ArlesLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated by

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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Nîmes and then to Arles.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €575($575)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance883km (549 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles is around 798km (496 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 4h 60m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Arles. The distance is around 883km (549 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €575 ($575).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
5 times a day798km (496 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 60m
€270($270)
twice daily942km (586 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€170($170)
5 times a day914km (568 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 20m
€155($155)
twice daily926km (575 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 25m
€295($295)
5 times a day1,131km (703 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€575($575)
twice a week1,219km (758 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 20m
€135($135)
twice daily889km (552 miles)
Drive
8hrs
€160($160)
on demand883km (549 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