The average train between Lugano and Arles takes 18h 16m and the fastest train takes 17h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Arles. 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 Lugano and Arles. The earliest departure is at 1:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lugano is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Arles at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Arles station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
Lugano to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arles station.
Book your Lugano to Arles train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Arles is 428.7 km. The road distance is 738 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Arles via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Valence Ville in around 10h 29m.