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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Arles
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Arles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $663.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $663 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Nice to Arles
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Arles, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Arles:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Arles costing on average $67 (€57).
A bus is $617 (€520) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Arles costing on average $663 (€559).
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $67 (€57) compared to roughly $81 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€12). The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 39m 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 Nice to Arles
How to get from Nice to Arles by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Arles is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 3h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
8:55 AM 3h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 17486 · 876566
3:32 PM 3h44 Nice Saint-Augustin 7:16 PM Arles station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 17482 · 876562
1:31 PM 3h46 Nice Saint-Augustin 5:17 PM Arles station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - 17478 · 879522
11:32 AM 4h12 Nice Saint-Augustin 3:44 PM Arles station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer - 17476 · 886568
10:32 AM 4h13 Nice Saint-Augustin 2:45 PM Arles station $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
3:30 AM 4h05 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 7:35 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $38 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
5:10 PM 4h05 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 9:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $47 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:15 PM 4h50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:05 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $48 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AF7319 · AF7334
6:30 AM 4h25 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 10:55 AM Marseille Provence Airport $99 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7305 · AF7340
12:50 PM 4h40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 5:30 PM Marseille Provence Airport $156 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF7305 · AF7342
12:50 PM 6h40 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 7:30 PM Marseille Provence Airport $156 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Arles:
A bus is $21 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Arles costing on average $67 (€57).
A bus is $617 (€520) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Arles costing on average $663 (€559).
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Flight takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Arles as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice Saint-Augustin and arrive in Arles station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, British Airways, Swiss, ITA, Air Baltic, BA Euroflyer, BA Cityflyer to go to Arles by flight.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Arles by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Internorte to go to Arles by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Internorte.
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