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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lugano is to bus via Aix-en-Provence which costs SFr 35 - SFr 100 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 65 - SFr 180.

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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

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 Valence Ville, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

How far is it from Arles to Lugano?

The distance between Arles and Lugano is 738 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 10h 51m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arles station.

Train or bus from Arles to Lugano?

The best way to get from Arles to Lugano is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus via Aix-en-Provence, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 100 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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Ville 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?

There are 6255+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

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

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 Arles to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville 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
10h 51m
CHF 139–253
Bus via Aix-en-Provence
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 Luganobus 076 / ...
12h 27m
CHF 38–96
Drive 574.6 km
1. Drive from Arles to Luganocar 574.6 km
7h 3m
CHF 89–129
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 Luganotrain
6h 31m
CHF 69–171
Train via Nimes
1. Take the train from Arles to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 3m
CHF 127–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Avignon Le Pontet to Milan Bus Stationbus FlixBus
15h 39m
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 93–247
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MRS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
9h 9m
CHF 85–244
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 58–226

Arles to Lugano by train

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10h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 738.4 km
Duration: 10h 51m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Lugano via Valence Ville, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Lugano via Salon De Provence - Gare Routiere, La Beauvalle, Aix-en-Provence, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 12h 27m.

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