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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Arles
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Arles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $477.
Distance: 374 miles (602 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$126 Average price | $477 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 40m Average total duration 9h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.8 - 3.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Paris to Arles
Compare the available ways to get from Paris to Arles, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Arles:
A bus is $54 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Arles costing on average $126 (€107).
A bus is $405 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Arles costing on average $477 (€406).
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
The journey is about 3h 27m faster (4h 10m by train vs 7h 37m by car) and roughly $94 (€81) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($126 (€107) vs $220 (€187)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Paris to Arles
How to get from Paris to Arles by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Paris to Arles is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61476:12 AM 2h44 Paris Gare de Lyon 8:56 AM Avignon TGV $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61476:12 AM 2h44 Paris Gare de Lyon 8:56 AM Avignon TGV $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
TO70869:45 PM 1h20 Paris Orly Airport 11:05 PM Marseille Provence Airport $131 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610511:11 AM 2h57 Paris Gare de Lyon 2:08 PM Avignon TGV $83 1 One-way 0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61197:18 PM 2h50 Paris Gare de Lyon 10:08 PM Avignon TGV $98 1 One-way 0 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61133:10 PM 2h41 Paris Gare de Lyon 5:51 PM Avignon TGV $114 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus9:00 PM 9h15 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 6:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 AM 10h10 Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) 10:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM 11h30 Paris, Porte Maillot 10:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $66 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF73328:00 AM 1h25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 9:25 AM Marseille Provence Airport $141 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF73307:20 AM 1h25 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 8:45 AM Marseille Provence Airport $141 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF73349:25 AM 1h30 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 10:55 AM Marseille Provence Airport $156 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Arles:
A bus is $54 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Arles costing on average $126 (€107).
A bus is $405 (€345) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Arles costing on average $477 (€406).
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Bus takes on average 9h 40m.
- Around 63 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Arles as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Paris Orly Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Arles station.
- Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Arles by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Arles by bus.
- Travel with Air Corsica, Air France, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Luxair, Air Baltic, Swiss, Edelweiss Air, BA Euroflyer, Air Dolomiti, asl airlines, Amelia, Malta Air to go to Arles by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Trenitalia.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 16 direct flights per day with Air France, Transavia France, asl airlines, Malta Air.
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