How to travel from Montpellier to Arles, France

The distance between Montpellier and Arles is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 51min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Montpellier to Arles by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Arles.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration51min
  • Distance80km (50 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Arles

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Arles by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €11 ($11).

The distance between Montpellier and Arles is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Montpellier and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Arles is to drive which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €11 ($11).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Arles. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 5m.

SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Arles. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 5m, 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 and Arles. We recommend that you drive to Arles. instead which will take 51min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Arles. instead which will take 1h 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 Montpellier and Arles. The distance is around 80km (50 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Arles

Transport options from Montpellier to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
€18($18)
every 4 hours90km (56 miles)
Drive
51min
€11($11)
on demand80km (50 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