How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesSaint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice, Marseille, Aéroport Marseille Provence then Gare Routière and then to Péri Arles.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance242km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles. We recommend that you drive to Arles. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport, Marseille, Aéroport Marseille Provence and Gare Routière. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Zou! Alpes-Maritimes, FlixBus, CarTreize, Libébus and Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 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 Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles. The distance is around 242km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Arles

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 45m
€240($240)
twice daily555km (345 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
€20($20)
every 2 hours315km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€44($44)
on demand242km (150 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