There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
best- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
2h 22m€66–188Bus via Toulouse
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 52m€50–91Train
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain Intercités
- Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter / ...
8h 3m€98–213Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Bordeaux-BOD to Arles561.7 km
5h 6mDrive 561.7 km
- Drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arlescar 561.7 km
5h 6m€87–125Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
3h 43m€80–245Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmesbus 718 / ...
12h 19m€51–81
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles is to bus via Toulouse which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles is to fly and train which takes 2h 22m and costs €65 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles. However, there are services departing from Aéroport and arriving at Arles via Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Arles is 563 km. The road distance is 561.7 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles, including transfers.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 52m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux Airport (BOD), France and Arles, France?
You can take a vehicle from Aéroport to Arles via Gare Saint-Jean, Bordeaux St Jean, and Nimes in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aéroport to ARLES - Clémenceau via Bordeaux Gare St Jean, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 11h 52m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–260
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
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 Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nimes to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Bordeaux-BOD to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.
Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles is 562 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Arles.
There are 2123+ hotels available in Arles.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bordeaux Airport (BOD) and Arles. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

















