What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €18 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Lyon is to train via Avignon which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gare Centre and arriving at Lyon via Avignon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arles and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Arles to Lyon?

The distance between Arles and Lyon is 265 km. The road distance is 257.4 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Lyon without a car is to train via Avignon which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Lyon?

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Arles to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Lyon bus from?

Arles to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Lyon train from?

Arles to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Lyon?

The best way to get from Arles to Lyon is to train via Avignon which takes 1h 59m and costs €35 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Arles to Lyon bus arrive?

Arles to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Arles to Lyon train arrive?

Arles to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avignon Centre station.

Can I drive from Arles to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Lyon is 257 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Arles to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Lyon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Arles to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4164+ hotels available in Lyon.

Can I share a ride from Arles to Lyon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arles and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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Rome2Rio compared 8 ways to get from Arles to Lyon. The best route is Train via Avignon, a distance of 230.991 km.

Train via Avignon
best
1. Take the train from Arles to Avignon Centretrain Ter
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
1h 59m
€35–94
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Arles to Lyonrideshare 258.9 km
3h 26m
€18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
4h 9m
€23–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MRS - LYS
3h 42m
€107–237
Train
1. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Lyon Part Dieutrain 081B
2h 37m
€45–94
Train #2
1. Take the train from Arles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2h 50m
€45–90
Train via Valence
1. Take the train from Arles to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Jean Macetrain Ter
3h 33m
€45–90
Drive 257.4 km
1. Drive from Arles to Lyoncar 257.4 km
2h 53m
€41–59

Arles to Lyon by train

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Distance: 265.2 km
Duration: 1h 59m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Arles to Lyon Part Dieu via Avignon Centre and Avignon Tgv in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Lyon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 2h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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