There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Arles by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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 from Caen – Carpiquet Airport, train
best- Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CFR - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
4h 2m€54–416Train via Paris
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain 3304 / ...
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain Tgv
7h 11m€174–273Bus
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Salon-de-Provencebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
16h€81–127Drive 856 km
- Drive from Caen to Arlescar 856 km
10h 23m€137–198Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ORY - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 7m€150–356Train
- Take the train from Caen to Le Manstrain Ter
- Take the train from Le Mans to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter
8h 48m€186–324
Caen to Arles by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Arles is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Arles is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €420.
No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Arles. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Péri via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Arles. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Arles via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
The distance between Caen and Arles is 846 km. The road distance is 856 km.
The best way to get from Caen to Arles without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 11m and costs €170 - €280.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Caen to Arles, including transfers.
Caen to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.
Caen to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
The best way to get from Caen to Arles is to train via Paris which takes 7h 11m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Caen, France and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Caen to Arles via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Péri via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Salon-de-Provence, and Gare Routière in around 16h.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–480
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–380
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bastia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €70–650
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
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Le Mans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Le Mans to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €150–260
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Caen to Arles bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.
Caen to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Arles is 856 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Caen to Arles.
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