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 €100 - €190 and takes 20h 14m.

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 5h 56m and costs €100 - €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 Péri via La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.

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 Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Arles?

The distance between Rotterdam and Arles is 1143 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 Paris which takes 7h 57m and costs €190 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 Paris which takes 7h 57m and costs €190 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 20h 14m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Arles bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Arles train arrive?

Rotterdam to Arles train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Arles is 1066 km. It takes approximately 11h 29m to drive from Rotterdam to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

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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 (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain Eurostar
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain Tgv
7h 57m
€190–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ridebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
20h 14m
€101–182
Drive 1,066.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Arlescar 1,066.3 km
11h 29m
€189–273
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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
5h 56m
€101–306
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuidtrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter
9h 4m
€231–378
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ec
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Trn
10h 14m
€222–427
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 59m
€102–273
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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
7h 8m
€151–419
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
€107–311
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
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 1m
€156–358

Rotterdam to Arles by train

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7h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,143.2 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Arles via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Péri via Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, La Beauvalle, and Gare Routière in around 20h 14m.

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