How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Arles, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Arles is around 913km (568 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel to Arles by train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Nîmes and then to Arles.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Distance1,006km (625 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Arles

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Arles by train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Arles is around 913km (568 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Arles is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes and Nîmes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take a taxi to Arles. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mont Saint Michel to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take a taxi to Arles. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Arles. The distance is around 1,006km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Arles

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 50m
€185($185)
every 20 mins929km (577 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 5m
€370($370)
every 20 mins913km (568 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and taxi5h 10m
€355($355)
every 20 mins998km (620 miles)
Train to Argentan, plane and taxi5h 35m
€460($465)
once daily1,054km (655 miles)
Train
7h 20m
€195($195)
twice daily1,176km (731 miles)
Drive
9h 60m
€135($135)
on demand1,006km (625 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