How to travel from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles, France

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles is around 77km (48 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 47min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles.

  • Duration47min
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Arles.

  • Duration48min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Taxis Radio Artisans Montpellier

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration48min
  • Distance77km (48 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles

There are several options for getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 47min.

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles is around 77km (48 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 55km (34 miles)

It takes around 47min to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 48min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles is to take the train which takes around 47min and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles. It typically takes around 47min and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier - Gare de Montpellier Sud de France and Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 47min.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 47min, 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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles. instead which will take 47min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Arles from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to take the train which will take 47min and cost around €39 ($39).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles. instead which will take 47min.

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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Arles. The distance is around 77km (48 miles) by road and it will take around 48min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 47min and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

How do I get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles

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Transport options from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
47min
€39($39)
5 times a day86km (54 miles)
Taxi
48min
€200($200)
on demand77km (48 miles)
Drive
48min
€11($11)
on demand77km (48 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