Travelling from Arles to Grenoble by train

Considering a train trip from Arles to Grenoble? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Arles and Grenoble

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$72.80, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Arles to Grenoble departure timetable

On this route, 31 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Arles at 05:39 and the last leaving at 20:02 during the week.

For weekend travel to Grenoble, the earliest departure is at 06:43 and the last one is at 19:58. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 6 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Arles and Grenoble

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 51 minutes, covering a total of 188 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Arles and Grenoble?

Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Further insights on trains from Arles to Grenoble

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Grenoble city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Arles to Grenoble by train?

The train route from Arles to Grenoble covers 188 kilometres.

What is the Arles to Grenoble train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs CA$72.80. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

When can I start booking my Arles to Grenoble train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 6 months in advance.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Grenoble?

The quickest journey is 2 hours and 51 minutes.