How to travel from Barcelona to Arles

There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Arles including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Arles is a bus with an average price of €29.

This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Arles:

A bus is €97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Arles costing on average €126.

A bus is €106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Arles costing on average €135.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Arles is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Arles take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 4m.

Bus takes on average 5h 56m.

The distance from Barcelona to Arles is approximately 201 miles (325 km).

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Arles is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 11 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Arles as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Barcelona to Arles:

• Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Arles station.
• Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Arles, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte, Gipsyy, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Arles by bus.
• Travel with Vueling, Volotea to go to Arles by flight.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Arles by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Barcelona to Arles with the following travel companies:

• 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International.
• 1 direct flights per day with Vueling.
• 0 direct trains per day with AVE.

Omio customers who travel from Barcelona to Arles often also extend their vacation to go to Marseille, Paris, Avignon, Nice, Nîmes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arles and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Arles to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Arles, you can wander the Camargue Natural Park, explore vibrant local markets, attend the Rencontres d'Arles photography festival, take a scenic walk along the Rhône River, and experience a traditional Provençal bullfight. Must-see sights include the Arles Amphitheatre, Alyscamps, Saint-Trophime Church, Van Gogh Foundation, and the Arles Museum of Antiquity.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Arles, allowing time to visit its Roman monuments, enjoy the local culture, and experience the vibrant markets.