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

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There are 10 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 48m
    €77–305

  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
    €58–97

  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 28m
    €193–392

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 5m
    €67–114

  5. Drive 733 km

    1. Drive from La Rochelle to Arlescar car 733 km
    6h 45m
    €113–163

  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 59m
    €96–296

  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 42m
    €94–261

  8. Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train
    2. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane TUF - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    5h 24m
    €123–471

  9. 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 17m
    €91–296

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain train Ter
    9h 40m
    €128–275

La Rochelle to Arles by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket€193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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 28m. 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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