How to travel from Menton to Arles, France

The distance between Menton and Arles is around 279km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Menton 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 ArlesMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
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Bus

Take the bus to Place D'Armes - MONACO, Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE, AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE then Gare Routière and then to Péri - ARLES.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €8($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Le Port - NICE and then to Marseille then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance279km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Arles

There are several options for getting from Menton to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Menton and Arles is around 279km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Menton and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Arles is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Menton and Arles. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Menton and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO, Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE, AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Zou! Alpes-Maritimes, Zou! LER, CarTreize and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Menton and Arles. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Menton and Arles. The distance is around 279km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Arles

Transport options from Menton to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 10m
€285($285)
once daily571km (355 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€64($64)
every 3 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€8($8)
5 times a day299km (186 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 25m
€77($77)
4 times a day316km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€38($38)
on demand279km (174 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