What is the cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Arles?

The cheapest way to get from l'Escala to Arles is to bus which costs €29 - €120 and takes 9h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from l'Escala to Arles?

The fastest way to get from l'Escala to Arles is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between l'Escala and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from l'Escala to Arles. However, there are services departing from L'Escala Pobla Sec and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from l'Escala to Arles?

The distance between l'Escala and Arles is 384 km. The road distance is 308.8 km.

How do I travel from l'Escala to Arles without a car?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Arles without a car is to train via Montpellier which takes 6h 32m and costs €35 - €130.

How long does it take to get from l'Escala to Arles?

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from l'Escala to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the l'Escala to Arles bus from?

l'Escala to Arles bus services, operated by Moventis, depart from L'Escala Pobla Sec station.

Train or bus from l'Escala to Arles?

The best way to get from l'Escala to Arles is to train via Montpellier which takes 6h 32m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €120 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the l'Escala to Arles bus arrive?

l'Escala to Arles bus services, operated by Moventis, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.

Can I drive from l'Escala to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between l'Escala to Arles is 309 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from l'Escala to Arles.

Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Arles.

l'Escala to Arles - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from l'Escala to Arles by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Montpellier
best
1. Take the train from Girona to Montpellier Saint-Roch9737 / ...
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to ArlesTer / ...
6h 32m
€39–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
9h 9m
€30–112
Drive 308.8 km
1. Drive from l'Escala to Arles308.8 km
2h 59m
€49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to Tarascon Sur RhoneTer
8h 13m
€54–126
Bus via Girona
1. Take the bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos11
2. Take the bus from Girona to NîmesFlixBus N1133 / ...
9h 29m
€30–67

l'Escala to Arles by bus and train

21Weekly Services

6h 32mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain and Arles, France?

You can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to Arles via Flaça, Flaçà, Girona, and Montpellier Saint-Roch in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from L'Escala Pobla Sec to ARLES - Clémenceau via Girona, Estació d'Autobusos, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 9h 9m.

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