There are 7 ways to get from Portugal to Arles by plane, train, bus, train (Renfe, TGV), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
best- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane OPO - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 40m€68–274Bus, train
- Take the bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arlestrain Intercités
22h 35m€151–291Train
- Take the train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Porto Campanhatrain Ic
- Take the train from Porto Campanha to Redondela De Galiciatrain Ic
- Take the train from Pontevedra to Barcelona-Santstrain Alv
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain Tgv
28h 20m€307–482Drive 1,555.1 km
- Drive from Lisbon to Arlescar 1,555.1 km
14h 40m€246–355Fly Lisbon-Portela Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Lisbon-Portela Airport (LIS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LIS - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 59m€76–302Fly Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane OPO - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
7h 27m€102–322Bus
- Take the bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
28h 55m€136–216
Portugal to Arles by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portugal to Arles is to fly and train which costs €65 - €280 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Portugal to Arles is to fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs €65 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Portugal to Arles. However, there are services departing from Sapadores and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Portugal to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia and arriving at Arles via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Barcelona-Sants and Nîmes Pont du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 20m.
The distance between Portugal and Arles is 1245 km. The road distance is 1555.1 km.
The best way to get from Portugal to Arles without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 35m and costs €150 - €300.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Portugal to Arles, including transfers.
Portugal to Arles bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios station.
Portugal to Arles train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, depart from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia station.
The best way to get from Portugal to Arles is to train which takes 28h 20m and costs €300 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €130 - €220 and takes 28h 55m.
What companies run services between Portugal and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Lisboa - Santa Apolonia to Arles via Porto Campanha, Redondela De Galicia, Pontevedra, Barcelona-Sants, Nimes Pont Du Gard, and Nîmes Pont du Gard in around 28h 20m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Estação Rodoviária de Sete Rios to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €130–210 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €90–410
Flights from Lisbon-Portela Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–290
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–220
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lisbon - Oriente to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Portugal to Arles bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Portugal to Arles train services, operated by Comboios de Portugal, arrive at Porto Campanha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portugal to Arles is 1555 km. It takes approximately 14h 40m to drive from Portugal to Arles.
There are 1980+ hotels available in Arles.












