The average train between Zermatt and Arles takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 4 times a day between Zermatt and Arles. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Arles at 4:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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18h 4m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Arles? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Arles. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Arles station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Zermatt to Arles train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Arles train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Zermatt to Arles train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Arles is 358.3 km. The road distance is 918 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Arles via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 10h 56m.