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There are 8 ways to get from Île de Ré to Arles by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane LRH - MRS
    2. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    3h 49m
    €76–326

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 40m
    €61–101

  3. Train via Tours

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain train Tgv
    10h 14m
    €223–358

  4. Bus via Toulouse

    1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Toulousebus bus FlixBus N1136 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Nîmesbus bus FlixBus N748 / ...
    13h 35m
    €67–101

  5. Drive  752 km

    1. Drive from La Flotte to Arlescar car 752 km
    7h
    €142–204

  6. Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train
    2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane BOD - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    8h 14m
    €94–279

  7. Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Nantestrain train
    2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane NTE - MRS
    3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain train
    7h 58m
    €98–304

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Bordeaux St Jeantrain train Intercités / ...
    2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Arlestrain train Intercités
    10h 26m
    €147–242

Île de Ré to Arles by bus and train

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration10h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Île de Ré, France and Arles, France?

You can take a bus from Sablanceaux to Arles via Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle.Porte Dauphine, La Rochelle Ville, St Pierre Des Corps, and Nimes Pont Du Gard in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sablanceaux to ARLES - Clémenceau via La Rochelle, Toulouse, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and NÎMES - Gare Routière in around 13h 35m.

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