How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Arles, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Arles is around 749km (466 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes then Nîmes and then to Arles.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€570($570)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Arles is around 749km (466 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Arles. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Arles. Trains depart twice a week 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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-Nazaire and Arles. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €570 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, plane + 6 similar | 3h 10m | €150($150) | 5 times a day | 749km (466 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 10m | €265($265) | twice daily | 894km (555 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €160($160) | 5 times a day | 865km (538 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 25m | €275($275) | 5 times a day | 973km (605 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 35m | €150($150) | twice daily | 877km (545 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 35m | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 55m | €210($210) | every 3 hours | 1,180km (733 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €570($570) | twice a week | 1,171km (727 miles) |
| Train via Saumur | 7h 10m | €180($180) | once a week | 1,167km (725 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 50m | €61($61) | every 20 mins | 995km (618 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | €175($175) | on demand | 962km (598 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Arles
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
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