The average train between Arles and Lugano takes 14h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Arles to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Arles and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arles is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Lugano at 3:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Valence Ville and take an average of 14h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 14m • 3 changes
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20h 26m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Arles to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arles station and arriving at Lugano station via Valence Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
Arles to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.
Arles to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Arles to Lugano train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arles and Lugano is 428.7 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Arles to Lugano via Valence Ville, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 53m.