What is the cheapest way to get from Lens to Arles?

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Arles is to bus via Aix-en-Provence which costs €65 - €95 and takes 15h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lens to Arles?

The fastest way to get from Lens to Arles is to fly and train which takes 5h 57m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Péri via La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Arles via Arras, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Lens to Arles?

The distance between Lens and Arles is 883 km. The road distance is 896 km.

How do I travel from Lens to Arles without a car?

The best way to get from Lens to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Lens to Arles?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Lens to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Arles bus from?

Lens to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Arles train from?

Lens to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Arles?

The best way to get from Lens to Arles is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Aix-en-Provence, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 15h 49m.

Where does the Lens to Arles bus arrive?

Lens to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride station.

Where does the Lens to Arles train arrive?

Lens to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lens to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Arles is 896 km. It takes approximately 9h 17m to drive from Lens to Arles.

How do I get a train ticket from Lens to Arles?

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Where can I stay near Arles?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Arles by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 4m
€84–190
Bus via Aix-en-Provence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
15h 49m
€69–93
Drive 896 km
1. Drive from Lens to Arlescar 896 km
9h 17m
€137–198
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CDG - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 22m
€137–428
Train via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arlestrain Tgv
7h 35m
€101–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Avignonbus 1685
16h 34m
€73–140
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ORY - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 32m
€137–453
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 41m
€121–308
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LIL - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 57m
€104–291
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CRL - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
8h 28m
€103–258
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane CDG - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 55m
€165–461

Lens to Arles by train (TGV)

6Weekly Trains

7h 4mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 883 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Arles, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Arras to Avignon Tgv 6 times a week. Tickets cost €65–170 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Péri via Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, La Beauvalle, Salon De Provence - Gare Routiere, and Gare Routière in around 15h 49m.

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