How to travel from Poitiers to Arles, France

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance803km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Arles

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Arles

Transport options from Poitiers to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€365($365)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 30m
€625($625)
4 times a day742km (461 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€215($215)
4 times a week1,004km (624 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7hrs
€160($160)
twice daily840km (522 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€20($20)
4 times a week850km (528 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 10m
€100($100)
4 times a week819km (509 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€110($110)
on demand803km (499 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