There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Arles by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
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 Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
7h 32m€78–150Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter / ...
7h 51m€40–72Drive 443.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Arlescar 443.8 km
4h 31m€72–103Fly, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane GOA - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
8h 23m€104–266Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain Re
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
7h 53m€78–151Bus
- Take the bus from Genoa to Aix-en-Provencebus FlixBus 728 / ...
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
8h 34m€42–62
Genoa to Arles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Arles is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Arles is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Arles. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Péri via La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Arles. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Arles via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Genoa and Arles is 484 km. The road distance is 443.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Genoa to Arles, including transfers.
Genoa to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Arles train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Arles is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 8h 34m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Arles via Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Péri via Aix-en-Provence, La Beauvalle, and Gare Routière in around 8h 34m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–290
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–230
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Genoa to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aix-en-Provence station.
Genoa to Arles train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Arles is 444 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Genoa to Arles.
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