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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Arles is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Arles is to train and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Arles. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Arles. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Arles via Marne La Vallee Chessy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Arles?

The distance between Rotterdam and Arles is 1137 km. The road distance is 1066.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Arles without a car is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 54m and costs €210 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Rotterdam to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Arles bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Arles train from?

Rotterdam to Arles train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Arles?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Arles is to train via Lagny-sur-Marne which takes 7h 54m and costs €210 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Arles bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Arles train arrive?

Rotterdam to Arles train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Marne La Vallee Chessy station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Arles is 1066 km. It takes approximately 11h 30m to drive from Rotterdam to Arles.

Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Arles.

Rotterdam to Arles - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rotterdam to Arles by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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

Train via Lagny-sur-Marne
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Arlestrain Tgv
7h 54m
€211–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 5m
€79–122
Drive 1,066.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Arlescar 1,066.3 km
11h 30m
€186–269
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane AMS - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 42m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain EuroCity / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
10h 27m
€170–333
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
20h 10m
€97–236
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 54m
€98–306
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal 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
7h 37m
€101–293
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
7h 39m
Bus to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdambus
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane AMS - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
8h 5m

Rotterdam to Arles by train

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7h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,136.6 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Arles, France?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arles via Marne La Vallee Chessy in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to ARLES - Clémenceau via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 20h 5m.

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