There are 6 ways to get from Arles to Tarragona by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train
best- Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
6h 23m€67–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 36m€42–78Drive 504 km
- Drive from Arles to Tarragonacar 504 km
4h 46m€80–116Train, 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
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 15m€53–204Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Arles to Luneltrain Ter
- Take the train from Lunel to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Barcelona-Paseo De Graciatrain Re
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Tarragonatrain Re
9h 14m€74–236Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
- Take the train from Girona to Barcelona Santstrain R11
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
10h 43m€48–106
Arles to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Tarragona is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Tarragona is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Tarragona station. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at Tarragona - Bus Station via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Perpignan - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Tarragona via Nimes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Arles and Tarragona is 519 km. The road distance is 504 km.
The best way to get from Arles to Tarragona without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Arles to Tarragona, including transfers.
Arles to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Arles to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.
The best way to get from Arles to Tarragona is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 36m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Arles to Tarragona via Nimes and Barcelona-Sants in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to Tarragona - Bus Station via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Perpignan - Bus Station in around 9h 36m.
- 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
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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arles to Lunel
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lunel to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Arles to Tarragona bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Arles to Tarragona train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Tarragona is 504 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Arles to Tarragona.
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