How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles is around 623km (387 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 ArlesSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Arles.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance623km (387 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 9h 35m. 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 €195 ($195).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles is around 623km (387 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 508km (316 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles. The distance is around 623km (387 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Arles

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€195($195)
twice daily852km (530 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4h 30m
€290($290)
5 times a day968km (602 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€380($380)
once daily715km (444 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€100($100)
once daily681km (423 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€38($38)
twice daily662km (412 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand623km (387 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