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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Lucerne is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Arles and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Arles to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Péri and arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof via Gare Routière, Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride and Zürich Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Luzern via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

How far is it from Arles to Lucerne?

The distance between Arles and Lucerne is 782 km. The road distance is 613.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Arles to Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Lucerne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Arles to Lucerne train from?

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

Train or bus from Arles to Lucerne?

The best way to get from Arles to Lucerne is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 8m.

Where does the Arles to Lucerne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Arles to Lucerne train arrive?

Arles to Lucerne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Arles to Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Lucerne is 613 km. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Arles to Lucerne.

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

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Where can I stay near Lucerne?

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Arles to Lucerne - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Arles to Lucerne by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
7h 47m
CHF 142–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Péri to Gare Routièrebus 701
2. Take the bus from Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride to Zürichbus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
15h 8m
CHF 57–98
Drive 613.1 km
1. Drive from Arles to Lucernecar 613.1 km
7h 14m
CHF 103–149
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
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 Luzerntrain
5h 34m
CHF 105–308
Train via Geneva
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 Luzerntrain Ic
10h 6m
CHF 161–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
3. Take the train from Genève to Luzerntrain Ic
11h 23m
CHF 197–297
Train, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 53m
CHF 102–371

Arles to Lucerne by train

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Distance: 781.8 km
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Arles to Luzern via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Péri to Luzern, Bahnhof via Gare Routière, La Beauvalle, Aix-en-Provence - Krypton Park & Ride, Zürich, and Zürich Hbf in around 15h 8m.

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