What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Arles?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Arles is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Arles?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Arles is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs €95 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from La Rochelle station to Arles. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Arles. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Arles via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Arles?

The distance between La Rochelle and Arles is 788 km. The road distance is 733 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Arles without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Arles without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €110 - €290.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Arles?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from La Rochelle to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Arles bus from?

La Rochelle to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Arles train from?

La Rochelle to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Arles?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Arles is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Arles bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Arles train arrive?

La Rochelle to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Arles is 733 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from La Rochelle to Arles.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Arles?

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Arles.

La Rochelle to Arles - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Arles by train, bus, 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 La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arlestrain Intercités
9h 3m
€113–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 5m
€49–86
Drive 733 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Arlescar 733 km
6h 44m
€115–165
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 26m
€87–279
Bus via Toulouse
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus FlixBus N1136 / ...
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Nîmesbus FlixBus N748 / ...
12h 10m
€50–84
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 4m
€69–205
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
4h 11m
€99–381
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 34m
€71–280
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
7h 33m
€103–276
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
8h 31m
€105–262
Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LRH - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
5h 24m
€91–356

La Rochelle to Arles by train

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Distance: 787.5 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Arles via Bordeaux St Jean in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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