How to travel from Lille to Arles, France

The distance between Lille and Arles is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Arles.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Avignon TGV then take the bus to Gorodiche - ARLES.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance971km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Arles

There are several options for getting from Lille to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around €110 ($110) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Lille and Arles is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 783km (486 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Lille and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Lille and Arles. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Lille and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Lille and Arles. The distance is around 971km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Arles

Transport options from Lille to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3hrs
€260($260)
5 times a day906km (563 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
€145($145)
4 times a day928km (577 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 30m
€265($265)
once daily823km (511 miles)
Train to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, plane4h 25m
€215($215)
4 times a day1,061km (659 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€110($110)
4 times a day1,015km (631 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€170($170)
every 20 mins949km (590 miles)
Train to Avignon Tgv5h 25m
€175($175)
6 times a week927km (576 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins931km (579 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€130($130)
on demand971km (604 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