There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Arles by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe)
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Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain Tgv
5h 11m€82–135Bus via Montpellier
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 35m€35–65Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Avignonbus
7h 23m€43–75Drive 414.8 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Arlescar 414.8 km
4h€67–96Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
4h 47m€44–202Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona-Passeig de Gràcia to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Luneltrain Ter
- Take the train from Lunel to Arlestrain K9
8h 41m€66–198
Barcelona to Arles by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Arles is to bus via Montpellier which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Arles is to drive which takes 4h and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona to Arles. However, there are services departing from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arriving at Avignon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Arles. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Arles via Nîmes Pont du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Barcelona and Arles is 428 km. The road distance is 414.8 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Arles without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Barcelona to Arles, including transfers.
Barcelona to Arles bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord station.
Barcelona to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Arles is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Arles, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gard once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Avignon once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–110
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
Barcelona to Arles bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Avignon station.
Barcelona to Arles train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Arles is 415 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Barcelona to Arles.
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