What is the cheapest way to get from Arles to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 15h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arles to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Arles to Locarno is to train and fly which takes 6h 55m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Péri and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Gare Routière, Aix-en-Provence, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Como Grandate and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Locarno via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Arles to Locarno?

The distance between Arles and Locarno is 844 km. The road distance is 584.4 km.

How do I travel from Arles to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Arles to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Arles to Locarno?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Arles to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Locarno bus from?

Arles to Locarno bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, depart from Péri station.

Where do I catch the Arles to Locarno train from?

Arles to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Arles to Locarno?

The best way to get from Arles to Locarno is to train which takes 10h 53m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Arles to Locarno bus arrive?

Arles to Locarno bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, arrive at Gare Routière station.

Where does the Arles to Locarno train arrive?

Arles to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Arles to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Locarno is 584 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Arles to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Arles to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

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Arles to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Arles to Locarno by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
10h 53m
CHF 181–379
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 798
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Como Grandatebus 518
4. Take the bus from Como Grandate to Bellinzona Stationbus
15h 20m
CHF 52–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
14h 1m
CHF 54–84
Drive 584.4 km
1. Drive from Arles to Locarnocar 584.4 km
7h 14m
CHF 92–133
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 55m
CHF 68–193
Train via Valence
1. Take the train from Arles to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
12h 5m
CHF 184–381
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 26m
CHF 146–364
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 38m
CHF 95–251
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 39m
CHF 56–245

Arles to Locarno by train

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Distance: 844 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Arles, France and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Arles to Locarno via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, and Genève in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Locarno, Debarcadero via Gare Routière, La Beauvalle, Aix-en-Provence, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Como Grandate, Bellinzona Station, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 20m.

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