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Train timetable info Arles-Lyon

Travel by train from Arles to Lyon. 13 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Arles at 6h 41m and the last at 19h 17m, allowing you to cover the 272 km distance in as little as 2h 05m. Tickets are available from 25€ (1).

Best prices Arles-Lyon

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 18 May
Tuesday 19
Wednesday 20
Thursday 21
today
38 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 23 May
48 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 24
Monday 25
48 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 26
Wednesday 27
25 € (1) TGV INOUI
The cheapest
TGV INOUI
Thursday 28
48 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 29
34 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 30
Sunday 31
48 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 1st June June
48 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 2
Wednesday 3
Thursday 4
47 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 5
Saturday 6
Sunday 7
48 € (1) TER
TER
Monday 8
48 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 9
Wednesday 10
Thursday 11
26 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 12
Saturday 13
Sunday 14
48 € (1) TER
TER

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Arles Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Arles to Lyon cost?

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. If you are flexible with the time and date of your journey, you can get tickets at the lowest prices. To be notified of the best offers, you can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Arles to Lyon take?

The Arles to Lyon journey takes just 2h 46m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Arles to Lyon?

The shortest journey between Arles and Lyon takes 2h 05m.

How many trains run from Arles to Lyon each day?

Each day, 13 trains depart from Arles to Lyon.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Arles and Lyon?

You can reach Lyon from Arles via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Arles and Lyon by train?

The train journey between Arles and Lyon, covers around 272 km.

What time is the first train from Arles to Lyon?

Need to leave early? The Arles to Lyon train at 6h 41m is the first of the day.

What time is the last train from Arles to Lyon?

If you prefer to arrive later, you can take the last train departing Arles at 19h 17m.

To leave Arles, which station(s) can I depart from?

The trains shown on this page depart from: ARLES.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Arles to Lyon?

Journeys from Arles to Lyon are operated by OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Intercités, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, you can stay connected during your journey. With the OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare, select a seat with a power socket from 3 euros, and add the OUIFI option for 3 euros to enjoy Wi-Fi on board. These options are included if you choose OUIGO PLUS.

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with various hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. As there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS trains, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: there’s no need to get up.

If you take a TGV INOUI, your young children and you can enjoy the nursery area. Don’t forget that we will happily warm your bottles in the TGV INOUI bar carriage.

With TGV Lyria, enjoy a bar carriage offering cold and hot drinks, sweet and savoury snacks, as well as varied gourmet dishes made from local and seasonal products. In PREMIÈRE SIGNATURE class, you can enjoy a meal served on a plate at your seat.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Arles to Lyon?

The price of a Arles – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Arles to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Arles to Lyon.

Price of a Arles – Lyon Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Arles to Lyon: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Arles to Lyon at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Arles – Lyon

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Arles to Lyon? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Arles – Lyon Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Arles to Lyon ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Arles to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Arles - Lyon

If you're travelling from Arles to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

OUIGO

Enjoy low-cost travel from Arles to Lyon with OUIGO Grande Vitesse. OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains are low-cost TGVs that travel at speeds of over 300 km/h. To get the best OUIGO prices, book your ticket from Arles to Lyon in advance!

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Classes of rail companies serving Arles - Lyon

To travel from Arles to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

OUIGO

OUIGO are low-cost high-speed trains that will whisk you from Arles to Lyon. There is one class of travel, but you can choose from two different offers.

OUIGO ESSENTIEL

  • Choose and reserve your seat (for a fee)
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

OUIGO PLUS for just €9 more (free for children under 12)

  • Choose and reserve your seat
  • 1 piece of carry-on luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage
  • A piece of additional or XL luggage
  • OUIFUN (Wi-Fi pack and entertainment portal)
  • Other services are available for an extra cost.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Arles - Lyon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Arles to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

OUIGO

  • Exchange your tickets

    You can now change your travel dates, times, or routes directly from the "Tickets" section. If you’ve selected any additional options, they will be retained during the exchange.

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  • Children’s tickets at a fixed rate

    Children under 12 travel for €8 on OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains and for €5 on OUIGO Train Classique.

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  • Pet

    The pet fare for your OUIGO journeys is €10, whether your pet weighs more or less than 6 kg.

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  • Luggage

    Got an extra or oversized bag? Add the Baggage Option for just €5 when purchasing your ticket.

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  • Text message

    Take the SMS option for only €1 and you'll be informed of any disturbance during your trip

  • Seat with electric socket

    Stay connected ! For only 2€ more you enjoy a seat with an electric socket

  • Quiet place

    For €5 extra, you can reserve a seat in an quiet, adults only area with an electric socket

  • Stroller

    Remember to check the option with the purchase of your ticket and travel without any hassle with your young children

Train timetables Arles-Lyon Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 41m 9h 54m 3h 13m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Arles
    TGV INOUI 6194
  • Avignon Centre
  • Orange
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • 23 min
  • Valence Ville
    TER 86182
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 50m 9h 54m 3h 04m TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79502
  • Avignon Centre
  • 37 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79315
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 55 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9583
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 07m 10h 45m 2h 38m INTERCITES, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Arles
    INTERCITES 4756
  • Nimes Centre
  • 33 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9862 - TGV INOUI 12562
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 49m 13h 48m 2h 59m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79510
  • Avignon Centre
  • 27 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86985
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • 11 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 5158
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 49m 14h 40m 3h 51m TER
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79510
  • Avignon Centre
  • 57 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86184
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
11h 48m 13h 53m 2h 05m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79516
  • Avignon Centre
  • 10 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79626
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 18 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9866
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 10m 15h 28m 3h 18m TER, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79533
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Chamas
  • Rognac
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Pas Des Lanciers
  • L'estaque
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 21 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 18m 15h 53m 2h 35m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 76558
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • 36 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 5500 - TGV INOUI 12184
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 45m 17h 51m 2h 06m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79522
  • Avignon Centre
  • 10 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79642
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 14 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 9896
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 45m 18h 55m 2h 10m TER, TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 79528
  • Avignon Centre
  • 14 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79365
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 25 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI vers Bruxelles 9882
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 18m 19h 50m 2h 32m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 76562
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • 38 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 6873
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 43m 20h 48m 3h 05m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Arles
    TGV INOUI 6198
  • Avignon Centre
  • Orange
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • 16 min
  • Valence Ville
    TER 17704
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 17m 21h 38m 2h 21m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Arles
    TER 76566
  • Tarascon
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • 41 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu