The distance between Metz and Arles is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Metz to Arles by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.
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Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Metz to Arles by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €590 ($590).
The distance between Metz and Arles is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 617km (383 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Metz and Arles by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Metz to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €590 ($590).
The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 40m, 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 Metz and Arles. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Arles. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 35m.
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 Metz and Arles. The distance is around 738km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €590 ($590).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 35m | €590($590) | twice daily | 653km (406 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train | 3h 50m | €555($555) | 5 times a day | 763km (474 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 40m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 880km (547 miles) |
Train | 6h 40m | €145($145) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | €42($42) | twice daily | 759km (471 miles) |
Drive | 6h 50m | €135($135) | on demand | 738km (459 miles) |
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