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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Arles
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Arles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $624.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$152 Average price | $624 Average price | $65 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Arles
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Arles, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Arles:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Arles costing on average $152.
A bus is $560 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Arles costing on average $624.
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
Tickets start at around $152 compared to roughly $178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 6h 16m versus 5h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bordeaux to Arles
How to get from Bordeaux to Arles by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Arles is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:55 AM 6h50 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 5:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:55 AM 6h50 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 5:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
U2180512:40 PM 1h10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 1:50 PM Marseille Provence Airport $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8536 · 61951:52 PM 7h27 Bordeaux-Saint-Jean 9:19 PM Arles station $203 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
8:45 AM 8h00 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 4:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $63 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:10 AM 9h40 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 1:50 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $76 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:35 PM 9h00 Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate 2:35 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $122 1 One-way 1 transfer
- U21803
2:45 PM 1h10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 3:55 PM Marseille Provence Airport $99 1 One-way 0 transfers - U21807
8:40 PM 1h10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:50 PM Marseille Provence Airport $103 1 One-way 0 transfers - U21809
8:00 PM 1h10 Bordeaux Mérignac Airport 9:10 PM Marseille Provence Airport $131 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Arles:
A bus is $88 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Arles costing on average $152.
A bus is $560 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Arles costing on average $624.
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 7h 59m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Arles as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Arles station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Volotea to go to Arles by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Arles by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arles by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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