How to travel from Nice to Arles, France

The distance between Nice and Arles is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Arles by train, bus 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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Bus

Take the bus to AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Marseille then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €77($77)
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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Arles

There are several options for getting from Nice to Arles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Nice and Arles is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nice and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Arles is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nice and Arles. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Nice and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and Gare Routière. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nice and Arles. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then 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 Nice and Arles. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €57 ($57).

How do I get from Nice to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Arles

Transport options from Nice to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€6($6)
5 times a day267km (166 miles)
Train
3h 45m
€57($57)
every 3 hours308km (191 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 55m
€77($77)
4 times a day285km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€34($34)
on demand248km (154 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