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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Arles is to train and bus which costs €80 - €110 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Arles is to fly and train which takes 5h 34m and costs €110 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Arles. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Arles via Frankfurt, Strasbourg, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Mainz to Arles?

The distance between Mainz and Arles is 870 km. The road distance is 913.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Arles without a car is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Mainz to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Arles train from?

Mainz to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Arles?

The best way to get from Mainz to Arles is to train which takes 11h 26m and costs €130 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 16h 1m.

Where does the Mainz to Arles train arrive?

Mainz to Arles train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Arles is 913 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Mainz to Arles.

Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1737+ hotels available in Arles.

Mainz to Arles - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)FRA - MRS
2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
5h 34m
€117–278
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac StopBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 33m
€81–108
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Avignon TgvTgv
11h 26m
€135–377
Drive 913.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Arles913.4 km
8h 39m
€141–204
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arles
6h 46m
€152–312
Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)FRA - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
9h 17m
€167–593
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to NimesTgv
11h 53m
€121–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône
16h 1m
€87–111

Mainz to Arles by train

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11h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 870.2 km
Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Arles, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Arles via Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 11h 26m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône once a week. Tickets cost €70–90 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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