How to travel from Limoges to Arles, France

The distance between Limoges and Arles is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Limoges 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Arles.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance602km (374 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Arles

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Limoges and Arles is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Limoges and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Limoges and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Limoges and Arles. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Arles. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Limoges and Arles. The distance is around 602km (374 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Arles

Transport options from Limoges to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 20m
€225($225)
twice daily566km (352 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€95($95)
twice daily649km (403 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€36($36)
4 times a day617km (384 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€110($110)
on demand602km (374 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