There are 7 ways to get from Arles to Barcelona by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, train (Renfe), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
5h 14m€79–144Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Arles to Barcelone414.4 km
4h 57m€27Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 53m€32–64Train, fly
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
4h 53m€44–199Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Arles to Luneltrain Ter
- Take the train from Lunel to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona-Passeig de Gràciatrain R11
8h 3m€67–208Bus via Avignon
- Take the bus from Avignon to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
8h 34m€41–77Drive 416.6 km
- Drive from Arles to Barcelonacar 416.6 km
4h 7m€67–96
Arles to Barcelona by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Barcelona is to rideshare which costs €27 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Barcelona is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Barcelona station. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Barcelona - North Bus Station via Quatrefages and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Nimes Pont Du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Arles and Barcelona is 428 km. The road distance is 416.6 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Arles to Barcelona, including transfers.
Arles to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Arles to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
The best way to get from Arles to Barcelona is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Barcelona, Spain?
TGV inOui operates a train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Barcelona-Sants once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Three other operators also service this route.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–110
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Arles to Barcelone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Arles to Barcelona bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Arles to Barcelona train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Barcelona is 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Arles to Barcelona.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Arles and Barcelona. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.










