The distance between Lyon and Arles is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon 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 → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Avignon Tgv.
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Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.
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Take the bus to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).
The distance between Lyon and Arles is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 1h 20m to get from Lyon and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Arles is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Arles. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 55m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Arles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Lyon and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Arles. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Lyon and Arles. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 1h 20m | €67($67) | hourly | 263km (163 miles) |
Train via Valence Ville | 2h 45m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 293km (182 miles) |
Train to Arles | 2h 55m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 265km (165 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2hrs | €170($170) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Bus | 4h 15m | €13($13) | twice daily | 292km (182 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €38($38) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.