How to travel from Strasbourg to Arles, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Arles is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 ArlesStrasbourg if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance771km (479 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Arles

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Strasbourg and Arles is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Strasbourg and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Arles. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Arles. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Strasbourg and Arles. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Arles. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 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 Strasbourg and Arles. The distance is around 771km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Arles

Transport options from Strasbourg to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€235($235)
4 times a day717km (446 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3h 10m
€325($325)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€150($150)
twice daily788km (490 miles)
Train to Avignon TGV5h 55m
€155($155)
5 times a day769km (478 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€48($48)
twice daily802km (498 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€105($105)
on demand771km (479 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