There are 5 ways to get from Tarragona to Arles by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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Train via Barcelona
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain Tgv
7h 22m€87–171Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - Airport Prat T1 to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
10h 30m€44–81Drive 503.4 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Arlescar 503.4 km
4h 45m€81–116Train, fly
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 10m€51–229Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Nimestrain 9725
7h 51m€64–100
Tarragona to Arles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Arles is to bus which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Arles is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Arles. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at ARLES - Clémenceau via Barcelona - Airport Prat T1, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Parnasse and NÎMES - Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Arles. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Arles via Barcelona-Sants and Nîmes Pont du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Tarragona and Arles is 512 km. The road distance is 503.4 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Arles without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 7h 22m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Tarragona to Arles, including transfers.
Tarragona to Arles bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Arles train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Arles is to train via Barcelona which takes 7h 22m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Arles via Barcelona-Sants, Nimes Pont Du Gard, and Nîmes Pont du Gard in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to ARLES - Clémenceau via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, Barcelona - Airport Prat T1, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–110
- Phone
- +34 912 32 03 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Renfe Cercanias
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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More Questions & Answers
Tarragona to Arles bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Tarragona to Arles train services, operated by Renfe Cercanias, arrive at Barcelona Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Arles is 503 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Tarragona to Arles.
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