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

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

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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
    €58–229

  2. 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 Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    8h 56m
    €139–297

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Nîmesbus bus FlixBus N1138
    15h 40m
    €80–126

  4. Drive  973.5 km

    1. Drive from Madrid to Arlescar car 973.5 km
    9h 42m
    €155–224

  5. 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 / ...
    8h 58m
    €135–213

  6. Bus via Madrid, Estación Sur De Autobuses

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    16h 45m
    €89–150

Madrid to Arles by train

Calendar15Weekly Trains
Duration8h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€139Cheapest 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 Barcelona-Sants and Nimes Pont Du Gard in around 8h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Madrid to Nîmes once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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