The average train between Lyon and Arles takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Arles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Lyon and Arles. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Arles at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Avignon Tgv and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Arles station via Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Lyon to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arles station.
Book your Lyon to Arles train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Zou! Lignes Express Régionales and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lyon and Arles is 231 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Arles via Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre in around 1h 45m.