Basel to Arles by train

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Overview: trains from Basel to Arles

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Arles, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:19 View journey
Last train 16:39 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 488
Trains / day 15 View all
Cheapest journey CA$109.20 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 43m
Train operators 18

Taking the train from Basel to Arles

Ready to book a trip from Basel to Arles by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost from Basel to Arles

Ready to book tickets from Basel to Arles? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Basel and Arles typically run CA$109.20.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Basel to Arles

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Basel to Arles:

  • 07:20 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 16:34 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 07:19 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 16:39 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 35 minutes from Basel toward Arles.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 15 trains serving this route each day.

Basel to Arles train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 488 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 5 hours and 51 minutes.

When are tickets between Basel and Arles available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Basel and Arles can be purchased 4 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Basel to Arles

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 Arles city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Arles

Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Arles? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Basel and Arles spans 488 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.