There are 9 ways to get from Bayonne to Arles by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train via Toulouse • 8h 14m
78€ - 154€
Cheapest option
Bus via Nimes - Gare Routiere • 11h 23m
34€ - 47€
7 alternative options
Train • 8h 16m
89€ - 180€
Bus • 11h 23m
65€ - 92€
Drive • 5h 28m
65€ - 100€
Fly Biarritz to Lyon, train • 5h 29m
111€ - 221€
Train to Bordeaux, fly to Marseille, train • 7h 9m
63€ - 235€
Train to Pau, fly to Marseille, train • 7h 5m
103€ - 251€
Train to Toulouse, fly to Marseille, train • 8h 30m
87€ - 266€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bayonne to Arles is to bus via Nimes - Gare Routiere which costs 30€ - 50€ and takes 11h 23m.
The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Arles is to drive which costs 65€ - 100€ and takes 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct bus from Bayonne to Arles. However, there are services departing from Bayona and arriving at Arles via Irun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Bayonne to Arles. However, there are services departing from Bayonne and arriving at Arles via Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Bayonne and Arles is 492 km. The road distance is 604.2 km.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Arles without a car is to train via Toulouse which takes 8h 14m and costs 75€ - 160€.
It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Bayonne to Arles, including transfers.
Bayonne to Arles bus services, operated by Iberocoach, depart from Irun station.
Bayonne to Arles train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Bayonne station.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Arles is to train via Toulouse which takes 8h 14m and costs 75€ - 160€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 65€ - 95€ and takes 11h 23m.
- Distance: 491.9 km
- Duration: 8h 14m
What companies run services between Bayonne, France and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Bayonne to Arles via Toulouse Matabiau in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, Iberocoach operates a bus from Irun to Arles 3 times a week. Tickets cost 60€ - 85€ and the journey takes 9h 53m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Biarritz to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 210€
Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 75€ - 200€
Flights from Pau to Marseille via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- 140€ - 260€
Flights from Toulouse to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 240€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Biarritz to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 310€
Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 230€
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Pau to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 260€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bordeaux to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 190€
- Website
- nouvelair.com
Flights from Toulouse to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 130€
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Bayonne to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 75€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 35€ - 55€
- Rail 1st Class
- 50€ - 75€
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 80€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 40€ - 60€
- Rail 1st Class
- 50€ - 80€
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 24€ - 50€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 24€ - 35€
- Rail 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 130€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 65€ - 100€
- Rail 1st Class
- 85€ - 130€
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 30€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 12€ - 19€
- Rail 1st Class
- 20€ - 30€
Train from Bayonne to Pau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 35€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 14€ - 20€
- Rail 1st Class
- 22€ - 35€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Bayonne to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 50€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 40€ - 50€
- 1st Class
- 40€ - 50€
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 60€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 50€ - 60€
- 1st Class
- 50€ - 60€
- Phone
- (+351) 253 267 730
- Website
- iberocoach.com
Bus from Irun to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 85€
- Website
- iberocoach.com
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Irun to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Biarritz Airport to Lyon Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Bayonne to Arles bus services, operated by Iberocoach, arrive at Arles station.
Bayonne to Arles train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Arles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bayonne to Arles is 604 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Bayonne to Arles.
easyJet and Air France offer flights from Biarritz Airport to Lyon Airport.
There are 845+ hotels available in Arles. Prices start at 75€ per night.
The best way to get from Bayonne to Biarritz Airport is to line 4 bus which takes 20 min and costs 2€.