How to travel from Rouen to Arles, France

The distance between Rouen and Arles is around 835km (519 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rouen 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 Paris St Lazare, plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance873km (543 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Arles

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Rouen and Arles is around 835km (519 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Rouen and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Arles. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rouen and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Rouen and Arles. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen 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 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Arles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 12h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Rouen and Arles. The distance is around 873km (543 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Arles

Transport options from Rouen to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane + 5 similar
4h 10m
€240($240)
5 times a day873km (543 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 20m
€195($195)
5 times a day840km (522 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€210($210)
4 times a day900km (559 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5hrs
€230($230)
4 times a day930km (578 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 10m
€240($240)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 25m
€265($265)
4 times a day1,053km (654 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€165($165)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Bus
12h 20m
€57($57)
4 times a week896km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€120($120)
on demand873km (543 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