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How to get fromLa Rochelle to Arlesby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from La Rochelle to Arles by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    3h 43m
    €78–318

  2. Bus via Bordeaux

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmesbus bus 718 / ...
    13h 35m
    €57–90

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    8h 27m
    €193–380

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 5m
    €65–111

  5. Drive 733 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Arlescar car 733 km
    6h 45m
    €114–165

  6. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    5h 54m
    €97–306

  7. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    6h 37m
    €90–271

  8. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane plane NTE - MPL
    3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train
    7h 21m
    €79–304

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arlestrain train Intercités
    9h 4m
    €126–252

La Rochelle to Arles by train

Calendar23Weekly Trains
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Arles, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle Ville to Arles via St Pierre Des Corps and Nimes Pont Du Gard in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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