There are 6 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 via Lyon
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 34m€78–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
6h 33m€39–79Drive 328.1 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Arlescar 328.1 km
4h 32m€51–74Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
- Fly from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CFE - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 59m€351–527Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter / ...
6h 36m€57–120Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 17m€138–313
Clermont-Ferrand to Arles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Gare Centre via Lyon and Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Arles via Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Arles is 483 km. The road distance is 328.1 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 34m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Arles via Lyon Part Dieu, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles via Lyon, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 6h 33m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–750
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €340–1,300
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 Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Nimes to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Arles train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Arles is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Arles.
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