How to travel from Nantes to Arles, France

The distance between Nantes and Arles is around 686km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nantes to Arles by plane, 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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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Arles

There are several options for getting from Nantes to Arles by plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Nantes and Arles is around 686km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nantes and Arles by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nantes to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Arles. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nantes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Nantes and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nantes and Arles. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

How do I get from Nantes to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Arles

Transport options from Nantes to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 3 similar
2h 25m
€140($140)
5 times a day686km (426 miles)
Plane and Train2h 35m
€105($105)
hourly751km (467 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 35m
€155($155)
every 20 mins801km (497 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€180($180)
every 3 hours969km (602 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6hrs
€180($180)
once daily1,072km (666 miles)
Train to Nîmes6h 35m
€170($170)
3 times a week1,099km (683 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 30m
€140($140)
twice daily929km (577 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€120($120)
on demand898km (558 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