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 - €110 and takes 11h 30m.

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 33m and costs €80 - €280.

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 Dijon Ville, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Arles?

The distance between Basel and Arles is 695 km. The road distance is 598.6 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 6h 40m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Basel to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arles train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Arles?

The best way to get from Basel to Arles is to train which takes 6h 40m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Arles train arrive?

Basel to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arles is 599 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m 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 1253+ hotels available in Arles.

Basel to Arles - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 40m
€141–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
11h 30m
€49–101
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
€104–305
Drive 598.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arlescar 598.6 km
7h 11m
€104–150
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 33m
€83–275
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
€172–392
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
€124–370
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 44m
€179–513

Basel to Arles by train (TGV)

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6h 40mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 695 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Arles via Dijon Ville, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mulhouse to Avignon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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