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Compare bus, train, 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 prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 20m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 131 miles (212 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$66 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 59m Average total duration 3h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Arles:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Arles costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $245 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Arles costing on average $274 (€219).
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
17474 · 8765589:32 AM3h44Nice Saint-Augustin1:16 PMArles station$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus8:55 AM3h45Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)12:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
17486 · 8765663:33 PM3h43Nice Saint-Augustin7:16 PMArles station$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
17472 · 8865608:32 AM4h14Nice Saint-Augustin12:46 PMArles station$691One-way1 transfer
17476 · 88656810:32 AM4h14Nice Saint-Augustin2:46 PMArles station$691One-way1 transfer
17478 · 87952211:32 AM4h12Nice Saint-Augustin3:44 PMArles station$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:15 PM5h00Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)6:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$471One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:15 PM4h50Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)12:05 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$461One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:10 PM4h05Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)9:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$611One-way0 transfers
AF7323 · AF73347:10 AM4h45Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:55 AMMarseille Provence Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
AF7323 · AF73367:10 AM5h45Nice Cote d'Azur Airport12:55 PMMarseille Provence Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
AF7321 · AF73346:00 AM5h55Nice Cote d'Azur Airport11:55 AMMarseille Provence Airport$2681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Arles:
A bus is $38 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Arles costing on average $66 (€53).
A bus is $245 (€196) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Arles costing on average $274 (€219).
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Flight takes on average 6h 30m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Arles as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Montpellier 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 SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU!, SNCF to go to Arles by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Lignes d'Azur to go to Arles by bus.
- 8 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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