How to travel from Saint-Malo to Arles, France
The distance between Saint-Malo and Arles is around 842km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Pontchaillou, plane
Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Rennes and then to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€210($210)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€68($68)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Saint-Malo and Arles is around 842km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Saint-Malo and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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-Malo and Arles. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 14h 50m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Arles. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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-Malo and Arles. The distance is around 1,053km (654 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 5 similar | 3h 25m | €230($230) | 5 times a day | 842km (523 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €205($205) | 4 times a day | 940km (584 miles) |
| Train to Pontchaillou, plane | 4h 30m | €185($185) | once daily | 919km (571 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 40m | €225($225) | 5 times a day | 920km (572 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 25m | €190($190) | 4 times a day | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 6h 45m | €285($285) | twice daily | 1,132km (703 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €210($210) | twice daily | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Train via Rennes | 6h 50m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 1,166km (725 miles) |
Bus | 14h 50m | €68($68) | 5 times a week | 1,103km (686 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | €140($140) | on demand | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Malo and Arles
Airlines
Transavia France
Bus companies
Breizgo en Ille-et-Vilaine
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