The average train between Basel and Arles takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Arles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Arles. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Arles at 5:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 50m • 3 changes



7h 33m • 3 changes
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13h 35m • 3 changes



7h 41m • 3 changes



7h 33m • 3 changes
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13h 35m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arles. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Arles station via Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Basel to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Basel to Arles train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Basel and Arles is 488.5 km. The road distance is 689 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon Tgv 3 times a day. Tickets cost €120–200 and the journey takes 4h. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily.