What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 7h 55m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Lugano via Gare Triaire, Nîmes and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Lugano via Nimes, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Alès to Lugano?

The distance between Alès and Lugano is 800 km. The road distance is 577.4 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Lugano?

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Alès to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Lugano bus from?

Alès to Lugano bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Lugano train from?

Alès to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Lugano?

The best way to get from Alès to Lugano is to train which takes 9h 48m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Alès to Lugano bus arrive?

Alès to Lugano bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.

Where does the Alès to Lugano train arrive?

Alès to Lugano train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Lugano is 577 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Alès to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Lugano?

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5861+ hotels available in Lugano.

Alès to Lugano - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to Lugano by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Milano CentraleFr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
9h 48m
CHF 102–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Milan
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
14h 16m
CHF 46–111
Drive 577.4 km
1. Drive from Alès to Lugano577.4 km
7h 59m
CHF 94–135
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MPL - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
10h 2m
CHF 107–306
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano CentraleFr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
10h 45m
CHF 102–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
14h 31m
CHF 91–186
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MRS - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
8h 27m
CHF 77–185
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)MPL - LIN
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
10h 26m
CHF 144–350
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)LYS - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
7h 55m
CHF 130–247
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)MRS - BGY
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
8h 35m
CHF 76–230

Alès to Lugano by train

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9h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 800 km
Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ales to Lugano via Nimes, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Lugano via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 14h 16m.

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