How to travel from Tours to Arles, France
The distance between Tours and Arles is around 680km (423 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tours 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 → Tours if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Avignon TGV.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€175($175)
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Clermont Ferrand then take the train to Nîmes.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Arles
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tours to Arles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between Tours and Arles is around 680km (423 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 514km (320 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Tours and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tours to Arles is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Arles. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Tours and Arles. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 2h 55m.
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 Tours and Arles. The distance is around 736km (457 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Arles
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 2h 55m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 680km (423 miles) |
| Train to Massy-TGV, plane | 3h 30m | €220($220) | every 20 mins | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 954km (593 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 3h 55m | €275($275) | twice daily | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4hrs | €240($240) | every 20 mins | 885km (550 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 50m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 989km (615 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €175($175) | 4 times a week | 903km (561 miles) |
| Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard | 4h 45m | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 922km (573 miles) |
Bus and Train | 11h 30m | €180($180) | 6 times a week | 752km (467 miles) |
Drive | 6h 55m | €100($100) | on demand | 736km (457 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tours and Arles
Airlines
Air Corsica
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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