How to travel from Nice to Arles

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Arles

Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $50 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 $50, while a flight costs an average of $680.

Distance: 131 miles (212 km)

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Driving

$680

Average price

$68

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$50

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Cheapest

$82

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5h 10m

Average total duration

3h 10m

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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30m

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5h 5m

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4h 35m

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30m

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2h 39m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Arles is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Arles costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $630 (€516) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Arles costing on average $680 (€557).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Arles is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Arles take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

Flight takes on average 5h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Arles including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Nice to Arles among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $680 (€557) compared to roughly $82 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-597.35 (€-489.54). The journey takes 3h 10m versus 2h 39m by car, so you may arrive a little later, but you can relax instead of spending the time behind the wheel.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Nice to Arles

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 AM4h05
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    7:35 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:30 AM4h05
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    7:35 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air BalticLX569+Helvetic AirwaysLX582
    2:40 PM3h30
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    6:10 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $7361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • ZOU!17472+SNCF | Intercités4760
    8:31 AM3h38
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    12:09 PMArles station
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17466 · 876554
    5:39 AM3h37
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    9:16 AMArles station
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17486 · 876566
    3:32 PM3h44
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    7:16 PMArles station
    $661One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM4h05
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    9:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 PM5h14
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    1:14 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • ITAAZ343 · AZ336
    11:20 AM7h05
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    6:25 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2921One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF6151 · AF6164
    6:40 AM6h50
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    1:30 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7309 · AF7342
    1:50 PM4h05
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    5:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport
    $3091One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nice 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 Nice to Arles.

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There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Arles including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Arles is a bus with an average price of $50 (€41).

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

A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Arles costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $630 (€516) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Arles costing on average $680 (€557).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Arles is by train with an average journey time of 4h 3m.

Other travel options to Arles take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

Flight takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Nice to Arles is approximately 131 miles (212 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Arles is:
  • Around 41 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Arles:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Arles, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Arles by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus to go to Arles by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, ITA, Air France to go to Arles by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Arles:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Alsa, Gipsyy, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Arles often also extend their vacation to go to Marseille, Paris, Avignon, Barcelona, 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.

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