How to travel from Nancy to Arles, France

The distance between Nancy and Arles is around 686km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nancy 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille.

  • Duration10h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance686km (427 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Arles

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Nancy and Arles is around 686km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Nancy and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marne-la-Vallée-Chessy TGV, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nancy and Arles. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Nancy and Arles. It typically takes around 10h 55m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille, La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Nancy and Arles. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Nancy and Arles. The distance is around 686km (427 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Arles

Transport options from Nancy to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€460($460)
4 times a day776km (482 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€100($100)
4 times a day931km (578 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€205($205)
4 times a week988km (614 miles)
Train to Avignon Tgv7hrs
€175($175)
once daily914km (568 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 55m
€54($54)
6 times a week824km (512 miles)
Bus via Chalon-sur-Saône11h 25m
€46($46)
4 times a week699km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€95($95)
on demand686km (427 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