How to travel from Rennes to Arles, France
The distance between Rennes and Arles is around 764km (475 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Rennes 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 → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€195($195)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€63($63)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rennes to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Rennes and Arles is around 764km (475 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 694km (431 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Rennes and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Arles. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Rennes and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Rennes and Arles. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Rennes and Arles. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) 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 Rennes and Arles. The distance is around 971km (603 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 5 similar | 2h 35m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 764km (475 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 35m | €190($190) | 4 times a day | 862km (536 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 3h 40m | €165($165) | once daily | 841km (523 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 45m | €210($210) | 5 times a day | 839km (521 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 30m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 943km (586 miles) |
| Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train | 5h 15m | €205($205) | twice daily | 905km (562 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 25m | €195($195) | twice daily | 1,045km (650 miles) |
| Train via Nimes | 5h 55m | €200($200) | 5 times a week | 1,085km (674 miles) |
| Train via Montpellier Saint-Roch | 7h 15m | €210($210) | twice a week | 1,184km (736 miles) |
Bus | 13h 30m | €63($63) | 5 times a week | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | €130($130) | on demand | 971km (603 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rennes and Arles
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Train operators
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