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 €45 - €85 and takes 13h 54m.

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 €65 - €280.

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 Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

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 14m.

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 14m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 Basel SBB 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 14m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs and takes 12h 46m.

Where does the Basel to Arles bus arrive?

Basel to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier 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 1822+ 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), bus, car, plane, or train

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 14m
€125–311
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 54m
€49–81
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Basel to Genevabus Kyiv-Lyon
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
12h 46m
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 22m
€83–237
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 30m
€155–317
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
€69–276
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
€129–335
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 19m
€89–294

Basel to Arles by train

29Weekly Trains

7h 14mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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 €100–170 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Arles via Geneva, Genève, Plainpalais, Genève, gare Cornavin, Geneva - Bus station, Avignon, and Avignon Centre in around 12h 46m.

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