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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Arles is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Arles is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Arles. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Arles via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Bern to Arles?

The distance between Bern and Arles is 578 km. The road distance is 526.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Bern to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Arles train from?

Bern to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Arles?

The best way to get from Bern to Arles is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €140 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Bern to Arles train arrive?

Bern to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Bern to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Arles is 527 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Bern to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 2026+ hotels available in Arles.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Bern to Arles by train (TGV), bus, train, 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 Bern to Genèvetrain Ir15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 45m
€145–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Lyonbus FlixBus N106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
9h 32m
€42–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Trn
9h 1m
€74–129
Drive 526.7 km
1. Drive from Bern to Arlescar 526.7 km
5h 46m
€92–132
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 12m
€136–404
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aéroport to Gare Routierebus 272
3. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Ville to Arlestrain Ter
10h 31m
€123–317
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 29m
€201–567
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
8h 1m
€131–465

Bern to Arles by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 45mAverage Duration

€145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 577.7 km
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Arles via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Arles via Lyon, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 9h 32m.

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