There are 10 ways to get from Arles to Mérida by train (Renfe), bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandestrain
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain Alv
13h 50m€177–279Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Faro Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Faro Airport (FAO)plane MRS - FAO
- Take the bus from Faro to Sevillebus
- Take the bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) to Meridabus
12h 12m€91–295Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon to Meridabus
21h 49m€126–202Drive 1,313.7 km
- Drive from Arles to Méridacar 1,313.7 km
12h 52m€212–306Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Seville Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane MRS - SVQ
- Take the train from Sevilla-Santa Justa to Meridatrain
9h 51m€99–265Bus via Avignon
- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Meridabus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 15m€108–184Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Badajoz Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane MRS - BJZ
- Take the train from Badajoz to Meridatrain
10h 7m€143–688Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Lisbon-Portela Airport, bus
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS)plane MRS - LIS
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Méridabus
9h 58m€92–342Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, train
- Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MRS - MAD
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Meridatrain
10h 24m€110–293Train, train to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, fly to Badajoz Airport
- Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Badajoz Airport (BJZ)plane BCN - BJZ
- Take the train from Badajoz to Meridatrain
11h 21m€173–562
Arles to Mérida by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Mérida is to bus via Avignon which costs €100 - €190 and takes 22h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Mérida is to train and fly which takes 9h 51m and costs €95 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Merida via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Mérida. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Merida via Nimes and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
The distance between Arles and Mérida is 1454 km. The road distance is 1313.7 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Mérida without a car is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs €170 - €280.
It takes approximately 13h 50m to get from Arles to Mérida, including transfers.
Arles to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Arles to Mérida train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.
The best way to get from Arles to Mérida is to train which takes 13h 50m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €210 and takes 21h 49m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Mérida, Spain?
You can take a train from Arles to Merida via Nimes and Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes in around 13h 50m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Avignon to Merida once daily. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 20h 30m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Seville Airport via Valencia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Lisbon-Portela Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Menorca
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–180
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Faro Airport via Porto
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Estação Rodoviária de Lisboa Oriente to Mérida
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–60
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Sevilla, Estación de Autobuses (Plaza de Armas) to Merida
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- ALSA
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Booking & Getting There
Arles to Mérida bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Merida station.
Arles to Mérida train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Mérida is 1314 km. It takes approximately 12h 52m to drive from Arles to Mérida.
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