There are 5 ways to get from Arles to Tarragona by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Barcelona
best- Take the train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Ter
- Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Santstrain Tgv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
6h 42m€66–182Bus
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 39m€44–84Drive 504 km
- Drive from Arles to Tarragonacar 504 km
4h 46m€80–115Train, 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 12m€62–184Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Nimes to Camp De Tarragonatrain 9730
7h 14m€64–100
Arles to Tarragona by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arles to Tarragona is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to Tarragona is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €75 - €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 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Tarragona. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Tarragona via Montpellier Saint-Roch and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
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 via Barcelona which takes 6h 42m and costs €65 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 via Barcelona which takes 6h 42m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and Tarragona, Spain?
You can take a train from Arles to Tarragona via Montpellier Saint-Roch and Barcelona-Sants in around 6h 42m. 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 39m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €25–140
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Roch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Nimes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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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 Montpellier Saint-Roch 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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