How to travel from Reims to Arles, France

The distance between Reims and Arles is around 769km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Reims 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.

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Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Train

Take the train to Paris l'Est and then to Arles.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance769km (478 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Arles

There are several options for getting from Reims to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).

The distance between Reims and Arles is around 769km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 622km (387 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Reims and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Arles. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris l'Est, Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Arles. Trains depart once daily 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 Reims and Arles. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

RegioJet, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Reims and Arles. Buses run twice a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Reims and Arles. The distance is around 769km (478 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Arles

Transport options from Reims to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane + 4 similar
2h 40m
€250($250)
5 times a week828km (515 miles)
Train and Plane3h 35m
€240($240)
5 times a week886km (550 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane3h 40m
€215($215)
5 times a day844km (524 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 40m
€250($250)
5 times a week790km (491 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane4hrs
€225($225)
4 times a day904km (562 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€180($180)
once daily848km (527 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 40m
€290($290)
4 times a week833km (517 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 30m
€52($52)
twice a week893km (555 miles)
Bus via Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine13hrs
€34($34)
twice a week896km (557 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€105($105)
on demand769km (478 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