There are 9 ways to get from Ghent to Arles by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Paris
best- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
- Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Arlestrain Tgv
8h 2m€183–291Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly, train
cheapest- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain
- Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LIL - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 2m€83–304Bus
- Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus 280 / ...
- Take the bus from Lille to Avignonbus 1685
16h 12m€88–144Drive 945.7 km
- Drive from Ghent to Arlescar 945.7 km
11h 9m€149–215Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BRU - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 16m€100–245Train
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain Ter
8h 24m€206–324Train #2
- Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimestrain Trn
8h 35m€181–301Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airportbus
- Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CRL - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 17m€83–267Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
- Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane AMS - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 8m€132–392
Ghent to Arles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Arles is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ghent to Arles is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €80 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Arles. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at Gare Centre via Lille and Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Arles. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Arles via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Ghent and Arles is 995 km. The road distance is 945.7 km.
The best way to get from Ghent to Arles without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs €180 - €300.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ghent to Arles, including transfers.
Ghent to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Arles train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.
The best way to get from Ghent to Arles is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs €180 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 16h 12m.
What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Arles via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Arles via Lille, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon Centre in around 16h 12m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Lille-Lesquin Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
Flights from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €170–280
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Ghent to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Ghent to Arles train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Arles is 946 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Ghent to Arles.
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