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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arles is to bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arles is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arles. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Mulhouse, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arles. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arles via Mulhouse Ville, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to Arles?

The distance between Basel and Arles is 695 km. The road distance is 598.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Basel to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arles bus from?

Basel to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arles train from?

Basel to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Arles?

The best way to get from Basel to Arles is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Arles bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Arles train arrive?

Basel to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arles is 599 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Basel to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Arles.

Basel to Arles - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Arles by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 11m
€103–219
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1135
12h 40m
€38–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
10h 41m
€72–118
Drive 598.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arlescar 598.5 km
7h 10m
€103–148
Fly Basel to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BSL - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 17m
€89–220
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
9h 31m
€140–236
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 32m
€84–249
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 27m
€126–284
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain
9h 7m
€83–255

Basel to Arles by train

28Weekly Trains

7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 695.2 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arles, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon Tgv 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mulhouse to Nîmes twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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