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

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There are 8 ways to get from La Rochelle to Arles by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

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    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
    €80–316

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 5m
    €53–83

  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 Nimestrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain train Ter
    8h 41m
    €224–343

  4. Drive  733 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Arlescar car 733 km
    6h 45m
    €117–169

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, 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 59m
    €100–299

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, 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
    €89–254

  7. 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
    €134–237

  8. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmesbus bus 718 / ...
    13h 35m
    €59–96

La Rochelle to Arles by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€224Cheapest 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 in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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