There are 4 ways to get from Arles to l'Escala by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Gironatrain 9742 / ...
6h 8m€48–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
- Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to L'Escala Pobla Secbus 11
9h 1m€36–56Drive 309 km
- Drive from Arles to l'Escalacar 309 km
3h 1m€51–73Train via Sète
- Take the train from Arles to Setetrain Ter / ...
- Take the train from Sete to Port-Boutrain Ter
7h 13m€60–124
Arles to l'Escala by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arles to l'Escala is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Arles to l'Escala is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Arles to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from ARLES - Clémenceau and arriving at L'Escala Pobla Sec via Quatrefages, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to l'Escala. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Flassa via Nimes and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Arles and l'Escala is 386 km. The road distance is 309 km.
The best way to get from Arles to l'Escala without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Arles to l'Escala, including transfers.
Arles to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Arles to l'Escala train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.
The best way to get from Arles to l'Escala is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 1m.
What companies run services between Arles, France and l'Escala, Catalonia, Spain?
You can take a train from Arles to L'Escala Pobla Sec via Nimes, Girona, Flassa, and Flaça in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ARLES - Clémenceau to L'Escala Pobla Sec via NÎMES - Gare Routière, Quatrefages, Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Girona, Estació d'Autobusos in around 9h 1m.
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 Sete
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Sete to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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Booking & Getting There
Arles to l'Escala bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Girona, Estació d'Autobusos station.
Arles to l'Escala train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arles to l'Escala is 309 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Arles to l'Escala.
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