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Book a train ticket Lyon - Arles

Train timetable info Lyon-Arles

Travel by train from Lyon to Arles. 23 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 5h 42m and the last at 20h 40m, allowing you to cover the 231.51 km distance in as little as 2h 17m. Tickets are available from 26€ (1).

Best prices Lyon-Arles

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 6 July
Tuesday 7
Wednesday 8
Thursday 9
Saturday 11 July
48 € (1) TER
TER
Sunday 12
45 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 13
31 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 14
26 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 15
48 € (1) TER
TER
Thursday 16
48 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 17
48 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 18
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 19
26 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Monday 20
48 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 21
39 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Wednesday 22
41 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Thursday 23
41 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Friday 24
48 € (1) TER
TER
Saturday 25
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 26
26 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Monday 27
48 € (1) TER
TER
Tuesday 28
41 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Wednesday 29
40 € (1) INTERCITES
INTERCITES
Thursday 30
48 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 31

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Saturday 1st August

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Sunday 2

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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 Lyon Arles

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

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

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

You should allow an average of 2h 54m to travel by train from Lyon to Arles.

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

The minimum time to travel by train between Lyon and Arles is 2h 17m.

How many trains run from Lyon to Arles each day?

Every day, 23 trains complete the Lyon to Arles journey.

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

You can reach Arles from Lyon via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Lyon and Arles by train?

By train, about 231.51 km separate Arles from Lyon.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Arles?

The first train departs from Lyon at 5h 42m to take you to Arles.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Arles?

The last train departs Lyon at 20h 40m.

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

The trains listed on this page depart from: LYON PART DIEU, LYON PERRACHE.

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

This page lists trains arriving at: ARLES.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Arles?

For your journey from Lyon to Arles, you can travel with Intercités, OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on an OUIGO train, feel free to bring your pet. Good news: OUIGO offers a fixed fare of 10 euros for all animals, regardless of their weight. If your pet weighs less than 6 kg, it must be transported in a container no larger than 55 x 35 x 25 cm. If your pet weighs more than 6 kg, it must be on a lead and wear a muzzle.

With INTERCITÉS, travel with your family. Six-seat sections, changing tables, and play areas are available on board so your children can enjoy the journey as much as you do.

With TGV INOUI, stay connected during your journey: free access for everyone to Wi-Fi and a world of services and content. You can also enjoy power outlets available at every seat.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

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

The price of a Lyon – Arles 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 Lyon to Arles 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 Lyon to Arles.

Price of a Lyon – Arles 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 Lyon to Arles: 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 Lyon to Arles at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Arles

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lyon to Arles? 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 Lyon – Arles Train

The best way to pay less for your Lyon to Arles train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Lyon to Arles, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Lyon to Arles and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Arles 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 Lyon - Arles

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

TER

Travel from Lyon to Arles with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Arles

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

TER

Travel from Lyon to Arles by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

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

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

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • PRM access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Train timetables Lyon-Arles Saturday 11 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 42m 8h 57m 3h 15m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86103
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • 08 min
  • Valence Ville
    TER 86561
  • Livron
  • Loriol
  • Montelimar
  • Donzere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Courthezon
  • Bedarrides
  • Sorgues - Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
6h 28m 9h 44m 3h 16m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6801
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 16 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 86556
  • L'estaque
  • Pas Des Lanciers
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Rognac
  • Saint-Chamas
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
7h 20m 10h 07m 2h 47m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 17701
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • Montelimar
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
7h 35m 10h 19m 2h 44m OUIGO, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Perrache
    OUIGO 7813
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • 1h00
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TER 76538
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Arles
8h 20m 11h 31m 3h 11m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86113
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • 19 min
  • Valence Ville
    TER 86565
  • Livron
  • Loriol
  • Montelimar
  • Donzere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Courthezon
  • Bedarrides
  • Sorgues - Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
9h 06m 11h 31m 2h 25m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5102
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 31 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79633
  • Avignon Centre
  • 26 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86565
  • Arles
9h 20m 12h 09m 2h 49m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86171
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • Montelimar
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • 10 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79533
  • Arles
10h 09m 13h 09m 3h 00m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6823
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Centre
  • 15 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TER 76412
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Beaucaire
  • Tarascon
  • Avignon Centre
  • 26 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79539
  • Arles
10h 37m 13h 48m 3h 11m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9810 - TGV INOUI 12510
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 27 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 17702
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
11h 05m 13h 50m 2h 45m TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12181 - TGV INOUI 5521
  • Nimes Centre
  • 1h04
  • Nimes Centre
    Intercités 4657
  • Arles
11h 38m 14h 12m 2h 34m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12402 - TGV INOUI 5332
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 27 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79342
  • Avignon Centre
  • 38 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86569
  • Arles
11h 38m 14h 45m 3h 07m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12402 - TGV INOUI 5332
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 15 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 86568
  • L'estaque
  • Pas Des Lanciers
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Rognac
  • Saint-Chamas
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
12h 20m 15h 07m 2h 47m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 17703
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • Montelimar
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
13h 20m 16h 15m 2h 55m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86179
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • 15 min
  • Valence Ville
    TGV INOUI 6193
  • Montelimar
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
13h 47m 16h 15m 2h 28m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 6813
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 15 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79352
  • Avignon Centre
  • 43 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TGV INOUI 6193
  • Arles
14h 07m 16h 41m 2h 34m TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9826 - TGV INOUI 12526
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • 54 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TER 76542
  • Tarascon
  • Arles
15h 11m 17h 50m 2h 39m TGV INOUI, Intercités
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5531
  • Nimes Centre
  • 47 min
  • Nimes Centre
    Intercités 4661
  • Arles
16h 06m 19h 16m 3h 10m OUIGO, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    OUIGO 7835
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 35 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 76566
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Miramas
  • Arles
16h 20m 19h 22m 3h 02m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86187
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • Livron
  • Loriol
  • Montelimar
  • Donzere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • 19 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79563
  • Arles
17h 05m 19h 22m 2h 17m TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12530 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9830
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 33 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79669
  • Avignon Centre
  • 19 min
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79563
  • Arles
17h 20m 20h 07m 2h 47m TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 17705
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • Montelimar
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
  • Arles
18h 06m 21h 45m 3h 39m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 12177 - TGV INOUI 5537
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Aix-En-Provence Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 51 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79536
  • L'estaque
  • Pas Des Lanciers
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Rognac
  • Saint-Chamas
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles
20h 40m 23h 50m 3h 10m TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TGV INOUI 5326
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
  • 16 min
  • Marseille Saint-Charles
    TER 79542
  • L'estaque
  • Pas Des Lanciers
  • Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille Provence
  • Rognac
  • Saint-Chamas
  • Miramas
  • Saint-Martin-De-Crau
  • Arles