How to travel from Vézelay to Arles, France

The distance between Vézelay and Arles is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Vézelay to Arles by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ArlesVézelay if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Laroche Migennes then Dijon Ville and then to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Arles.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance551km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Arles

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Arles by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Vézelay and Arles is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Vézelay and Arles by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Arles is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay and Arles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vézelay and Arles. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vézelay to Arles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gare, Laroche Migennes, Dijon Ville and Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Vézelay and Arles. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6hrs, 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 Vézelay and Arles. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 5h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Arles. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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 Vézelay and Arles. The distance is around 551km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Arles is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Arles

Transport options from Vézelay to Arles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
€270($270)
once a week954km (593 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane5h 40m
€155($155)
once a week908km (565 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane6h 20m
€245($245)
once a week981km (609 miles)
Train to Paris Gare De Lyon, plane6h 45m
€250($250)
once a week1,023km (636 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 45m
€315($315)
once a week719km (447 miles)
Train
6hrs
€125($125)
once daily699km (434 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
€105($105)
once a week590km (367 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train7h 15m
€82($82)
once a week593km (369 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, train8h 10m
€120($120)
once a week591km (367 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€100($100)
on demand551km (342 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