The distance between Marseille and Arles is around 85km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 57min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Marseille to Arles by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arles → Marseille if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Arles.
There are several options for getting from Marseille to Arles by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).
The distance between Marseille and Arles is around 85km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (45 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Marseille and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Marseille to Arles is to drive which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €13 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Arles. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.
SNCF run train services between Marseille and Arles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marseille and Arles. We recommend that you drive to Arles. instead which will take 57min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Arles. instead which will take 1hr.
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 Marseille and Arles. The distance is around 91km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €17 ($17).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1hr | €17($17) | hourly | 85km (53 miles) |
Drive | 57min | €13($13) | on demand | 91km (56 miles) |
The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.