The distance between Poitiers and Arles is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Poitiers to Arles by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Arles → Poitiers if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.
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Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Avignon TGV.
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Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Arles.
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There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Arles by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).
The distance between Poitiers and Arles is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 466km (290 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Poitiers and Arles by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €365 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Arles. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Arles. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Arles. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Tauzia, Nimes Parking Du Parnasse and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Arles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Arles. The distance is around 803km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €365 ($365).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3hrs | €365($365) | once daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train | 3h 30m | €625($625) | 4 times a day | 742km (461 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €215($215) | 4 times a week | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 7hrs | €160($160) | twice daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | €20($20) | 4 times a week | 850km (528 miles) |
Train and Bus | 9h 10m | €100($100) | 4 times a week | 819km (509 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | €110($110) | on demand | 803km (499 miles) |
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The following major airports near Arles offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.