There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Arles by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N482 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter / ...
7h 39m€51–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Marseillebus FlixBus N728 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
9h 18m€46–74Train
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Arlestrain K7 / ...
8h 27m€101–149Drive 443.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Arlescar 443.8 km
4h 31m€85–123Fly, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GOA - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arlestrain
8h 35m€114–265
Genoa to Arles by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Arles is to bus and train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Arles is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Arles. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Péri via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Arles. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Arles via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville and Marseille Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Genoa and Arles is 490 km. The road distance is 443.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Arles without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 39m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Genoa to Arles, including transfers.
Genoa to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Arles train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Arles is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arles via Ventimiglia, Nice-Ville, and Marseille Saint-Charles in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Péri via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, La Beauvalle, and Gare Routière in around 9h 18m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Monday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €210–250
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–440
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–310
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille P to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Bus from Gare Routière to Péri
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille station.
Genoa to Arles train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Arles is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Genoa to Arles.
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