How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Arles, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Arles is around 194km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ArlesSaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière - TOULON and then to AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance194km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Arles

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Arles by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Arles is around 194km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Saint-Tropez and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Arles is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Arles. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Tropez and Arles. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 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 Saint-Tropez and Arles. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière - TOULON, AIX EN Pce - La Beauvalle - AIX EN PROVENCE and Gare Routière. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

ZOU! Var and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Arles. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Arles. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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-Tropez and Arles. The distance is around 194km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Arles

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
€155($155)
every 3 hours282km (175 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€10($10)
every 3 hours239km (148 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€26($26)
on demand194km (120 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