How to travel from Lyon to Arles

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Arles

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Arles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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€44

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€16

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2h 42m

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2h 12m

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3h 24m

Average total duration

2h 54m

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from Lyon to Arles

How to get from Lyon to Arles by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lyon to Arles is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

TER886171+ZOU!879533
09:20AM2h49
Lyon Part Dieu
12:09PMArles station
$641One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

TER886113+ZOU!886565
08:20AM3h12
Lyon Part Dieu
11:32AMArles station
$631One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TGV INOUI12510+ZOU!879338 · 879539
10:40AM2h29
Lyon Part Dieu
01:09PMArles station
$771One-way
2 transfers

Other options

TER17701
07:20AM2h47
Lyon Part Dieu
10:07AMArles station
$631One-way
0 transfers
TER17703
12:20PM2h47
Lyon Part Dieu
03:07PMArles station
$631One-way
0 transfers
TGV INOUI12181+SNCF Intercités4657
11:05AM2h45
Lyon Part Dieu
01:50PMArles station
$781One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Arles

Travel to Arles easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Arles.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Arles including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Arles is a bus with an average price of $13 (€10).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Arles costing on average $30 (€24).

A bus is $87 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Arles costing on average $100 (€79).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Arles is by train with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Arles take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

Flight takes on average 55m.

The distance from Lyon to Arles is approximately 143 miles (231 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Arles is:
  • Around 14 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon 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 Lyon to Arles:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Arles station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Arles, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Arles by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TGV, Renfe Viajeros, SNCF to go to Arles by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Arles with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, SNCF.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Arles often also extend their vacation to go to Marseille, Paris, Avignon, Nice, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Arles and these popular destinations at a great price.

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