There are 7 ways to get from Palermo to Arles by plane, train, train (Trenitalia, TGV), car ferry, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Palermo Airport, train
best- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PMO - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 36m€61–273Train
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Genova P.Za Principetrain Fa / ...
- 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
24h 42m€221–548Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
- Drive from Port of Genoa to Arlescar
25h 14m€171–251Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
30h 1m€119–187Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CTA - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 42m€79–292Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
- 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
28h 53m€182–358Bus, train
- Take the bus from Palermo Piazza Cairoli to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
33h 11m€268–412
Palermo to Arles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Arles is to fly and train which costs €60 - €280 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Arles is to fly and train which takes 5h 36m and costs €60 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Arles. However, there are services departing from Palermo Terminal Bus and arriving at Péri via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Palermo to Arles. However, there are services departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Arles via Roma Termini, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 42m.
The distance between Palermo and Arles is 980 km.
The best way to get from Palermo to Arles without a car is to train which takes 24h 42m and costs €220 - €550.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Palermo to Arles, including transfers.
Palermo to Arles bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Palermo Terminal Bus station.
Palermo to Arles train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Arles is to train which takes 24h 42m and costs €220 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €190 and takes 30h 1m.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Palermo Centrale to Arles via Roma Termini, Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia, Nice Ville, and Marseille St Charles in around 24h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Péri via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, La Beauvalle, and Gare Routière in around 30h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–200
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marseille St Charles to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Arles bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Palermo to Arles train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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