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How to get fromÎle de Ré to Arlesby plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Île de Ré to Arles by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    3h 48m
    €72–297

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 42m
    €66–126

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    10h 12m
    €206–396

  4. Drive 752 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Arlescar car 752 km
    7h
    €117–169

  5. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    7h 46m
    €99–279

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    8h 7m
    €99–264

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain train Ter
    11h 3m
    €128–278

  8. Bus via Bordeaux

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus bus FlixBus N711 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmesbus bus 718 / ...
    15h 12m
    €66–112

Île de Ré to Arles by bus, foot, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Arles, France?

You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Arles via Gare routière, La Rochelle Ville, St Pierre Des Corps, and Nimes Pont Du Gard in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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