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 - €70 and takes 11h 2m.

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 27m and costs €95 - €230.

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 603 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 €90 - €260.

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 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 €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 11h 2m.

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 603 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 1737+ hotels available in Arles.

Basel to Arles - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Arles by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 TgvTgv
7h 11m
€94–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to GenevaFlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
11h 2m
€46–67
Drive 603 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arles603 km
7h 6m
€104–150
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
5h 27m
€98–228
Train via Annecy
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemasse
4. Take the train from Annemasse to AnnecyTer
5. Take the train from Annecy to Valence VilleTer
6. Take the train from Valence Ville to ArlesTer
12h 30m
€144–236
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
6h 26m
€125–286
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ZRH - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
7h 59m
€189–569

Basel to Arles by train

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 695.1 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 €65–200 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arles via Geneva - Bus station, Avignon, and Avignon Centre in around 11h 2m.

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