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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Lugano is to train and fly which takes 6h 31m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Péri and arriving at Lugano via Salon De Provence - Gare Routiere, Aix-en-Provence and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Arles to Lugano?

The distance between Arles and Lugano is 511 km. The road distance is 574.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Arles to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Lugano bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Arles to Lugano train from?

Arles to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.

Train or bus from Arles to Lugano?

The best way to get from Arles to Lugano is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 27m.

Where does the Arles to Lugano bus arrive?

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

Where does the Arles to Lugano train arrive?

Arles to Lugano train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.

Can I drive from Arles to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Lugano is 575 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Arles to Lugano.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

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

Q: Is there a direct train between Arles and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Lugano via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

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

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

Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
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 Luganotrain
6h 31m
CHF 64–181
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 Milan to Luganobus
12h 27m
CHF 39–85
Train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 3m
CHF 138–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Arles to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Seregno to Luganotrain
12h 7m
CHF 45–99
Drive 574.6 km
1. Drive from Arles to Luganocar 574.6 km
7h 3m
CHF 90–129
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 Luganotrain
7h 15m
CHF 132–307
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 Luganotrain
6h 58m
CHF 58–236
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 Luganotrain
7h 14m
CHF 64–324
Train via Ventimiglia
1. Take the train from Arles to Marseille St Charlestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Gallaratetrain
4. Take the train from Gallarate to Luganotrain S50
14h 38m
CHF 70–104

Arles to Lugano by train

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11h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.3 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Lugano via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Lugano via Salon De Provence - Gare Routiere, La Beauvalle, Aix-en-Provence, and Milan in around 12h 27m.

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