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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Arles among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a flight costs an average of £478.
Distance: 231 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£52 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £478 Average Price | £62 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 3h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Arles, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Arles:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Arles costing on average £52.
A coach is £456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Arles costing on average £478.
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
The journey is about 54m faster (2h 11m by train vs 3h 5m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£52 vs £62). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Arles from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Arles is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Arles are Avignon, Nîmes, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Arles on Omio.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Nîmes is known for remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, especially the Arena and Maison Carrée. Broad boulevards, shaded squares and a southern French rhythm give the city an easy, historic character.
Marseille is France's oldest city, known for its busy Mediterranean port and multicultural energy. The Vieux-Port, Le Panier and the sea give it a rugged, sunlit character.
Aix-en-Provence is known for its elegant old town, fountains and ties to Cézanne. Its leafy streets, markets and café life give the city a refined but relaxed Provençal character.
Montpellier is a youthful city in southern France, known for its students, elegant old centre and sunny Mediterranean character. Medieval lanes, lively squares and modern architecture give it an energetic but relaxed feel.
Travel to Arles easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Arles.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Arles:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Arles costing on average £52.
A coach is £456 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Arles costing on average £478.
Other travel options to Arles take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 1m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Arles as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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