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How to get fromMadrid to Arlesby plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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There are 6 ways to get from Madrid to Arles by plane, train, train (Renfe), bus, car, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MAD - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    5h 7m
    €59–226

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nimestrain train 9725
    2. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain train Ter / ...
    9h 2m
    €136–198

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Nîmesbus bus FlixBus N1138
    15h 40m
    €87–128

  4. Drive  973.5 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Arlescar car 973.5 km
    9h 42m
    €159–230

  5. Train via Barcelona

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain train
    3. Take the train from Nimes to Arlestrain train Ter
    9h 11m
    €109–287

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Arlestrain train Ter / ...
    15h 54m
    €80–139

Madrid to Arles by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 874.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Arles, France?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Arles via Nimes in around 9h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to Nîmes once daily. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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