How to travel from Orleans to Arles, France
The distance between Orleans and Arles is around 701km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Orleans 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.
👋 Also check out Arles → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Arles.
- Duration5h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Nîmes.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€18($18)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Arles.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€46($46)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Orleans to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Orleans and Arles is around 701km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 515km (320 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Orleans and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Arles. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Orleans and Arles. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Arles. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Orleans and Arles. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane + 5 similar | 3h 55m | €235($235) | 5 times a day | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 4hrs | €190($190) | 5 times a day | 817km (508 miles) |
| Train to St Pierre Des Corps, plane | 4h 5m | €205($205) | 4 times a day | 795km (494 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 4h 25m | €205($205) | 4 times a day | 877km (545 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 50m | €230($230) | 4 times a day | 915km (569 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 6h 10m | €170($170) | every 4 hours | 1,011km (628 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | €150($150) | once daily | 814km (506 miles) |
| Train via Vierzon Ville | 7h 35m | €270($270) | 5 times a week | 706km (439 miles) |
Bus | 10h 15m | €18($18) | 6 times a week | 798km (496 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 55m | €46($46) | twice daily | 726km (451 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | €95($95) | on demand | 701km (436 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.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Arles
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Arles
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Arles