How to travel from Paris to Arles, France

The distance between Paris and Arles is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Paris to Arles by train, 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 Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train via Avignon Centre

Take the train to Avignon Centre and then to Arles.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance742km (461 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Arles

There are several options for getting from Paris to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €110 ($110) 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Paris and Arles is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (375 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Paris and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Arles with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 60m.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Arles. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Paris and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Paris and Arles. The distance is around 742km (461 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Paris to Arles

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Arles

Transport options from Paris to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2h 20m
€175($175)
every 4 hours708km (440 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train2h 35m
€110($110)
5 times a day687km (427 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train2h 40m
€235($235)
5 times a day728km (452 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train2h 50m
€180($180)
hourly746km (463 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 35m
€185($185)
every 20 mins694km (431 miles)
Train via Avignon Centre + 1 similar
3h 55m
€155($155)
twice daily722km (449 miles)
Train3h 60m
€120($120)
every 20 mins693km (430 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand742km (461 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