There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Arles by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, 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 Roma Ciampino Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
best- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CIA - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 39m€64–314Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
12h 18m€142–269Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N523
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter / ...
14h 54m€72–132Drive 943 km
- Drive from Rome to Arlescar 943 km
9h 12m€147–213Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane FCO - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 32m€69–238Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FCO - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
7h 10m€89–275Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
14h 41m€122–274Bus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
15h 43m€72–101
Rome to Arles by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Arles is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 15h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Arles is to fly and train which takes 5h 32m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Arles. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Péri via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Arles. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Arles via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
The distance between Rome and Arles is 711 km. The road distance is 943 km.
The best way to get from Rome to Arles without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 18m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Rome to Arles, including transfers.
Rome to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Arles train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Arles is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 18m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 15h 43m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Arles via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Péri via Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, La Beauvalle, and Gare Routière in around 15h 43m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–270
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–160
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–410
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €10–16
- Rail 1st Class
- €16–23
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–85
Train from Marseille St Charles to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- Rail 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–100
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €75–95
- Smart Flex
- €80–100
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- 1st Class
- €65–85
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- 1st Class
- €70–90
Train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €40–55
- 1st Class
- €65–85
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–150
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Péri
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Rome to Arles train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Arles is 943 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Rome to Arles.
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