How to travel from Quimper to Arles, France
The distance between Quimper and Arles is around 939km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Quimper 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 → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train
Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€305($305)
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6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Rennes and then to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€215($215)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.
- Duration17h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€61($61)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Montpellier then take the train to Arles.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€54($54)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Quimper to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €54 ($54) and will take around 16h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €305 ($305).
The distance between Quimper and Arles is around 939km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 829km (515 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Quimper and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €305 ($305).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €54 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Arles. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 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 Quimper and Arles. It typically takes around 17h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 35m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Quimper and Arles. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 5h 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 Quimper and Arles. The distance is around 1,127km (700 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 6 similar | 3h 55m | €305($305) | 5 times a day | 1,170km (727 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 55m | €300($300) | 5 times a day | 1,242km (772 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 10m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 939km (584 miles) |
| Train to Brest, plane | 5h 20m | €320($320) | twice daily | 1,176km (730 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €280($280) | 5 times a day | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 50m | €310($310) | 5 times a day | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 15m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,055km (656 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €215($215) | once daily | 1,288km (800 miles) |
| Train via Rennes | 8h 20m | €610($615) | 3 times a week | 1,329km (826 miles) |
Bus | 17h 35m | €61($61) | twice daily | 1,236km (768 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16h 5m | €54($54) | 4 times a week | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Drive | 10h 30m | €200($200) | on demand | 1,127km (700 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