How to travel from Versailles to Arles, France

The distance between Versailles and Arles is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Versailles to Arles by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Massy - Palaiseau, plane

Take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train to Arles

Take the train to Arles.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance748km (465 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Arles

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Arles by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Versailles and Arles is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 602km (374 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Versailles and Arles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Arles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Arles. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare d'Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 50m, 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 Versailles and Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Arles. instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Arles. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Arles. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Versailles and Arles. The distance is around 748km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Arles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Arles

Transport options from Versailles to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Massy - Palaiseau, plane + 5 similar
2h 55m
€170($170)
5 times a day702km (436 miles)
Plane and Train3h 20m
€185($185)
4 times a day763km (474 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane3h 25m
€215($215)
5 times a day756km (470 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€210($210)
4 times a day813km (505 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train4h 25m
€220($220)
once daily718km (446 miles)
Fly to Toulon/Hyeres (TLN), train5hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours896km (557 miles)
Train to Arles + 1 similar
4h 50m
€145($145)
twice daily745km (463 miles)
Train4h 50m
€135($135)
once daily716km (445 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€100($100)
on demand748km (465 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