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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Arles is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Arles is to drive which takes 7h 13m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Arles. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Arles via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 24m.

How far is it from Locarno to Arles?

The distance between Locarno and Arles is 772 km. The road distance is 584 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Arles without a car is to train via Chambéry which takes 11h 24m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 11h 24m to get from Locarno to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Arles train from?

Locarno to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Arles?

The best way to get from Locarno to Arles is to train via Chambéry which takes 11h 24m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 15h 18m.

Where does the Locarno to Arles train arrive?

Locarno to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Arles is 584 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Locarno to Arles.

Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1796+ hotels available in Arles.

Locarno to Arles - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to Arles by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Chambéry
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Arlestrain Tgv
11h 24m
€158–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Aix-en-Provencebus 798
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
15h 18m
€53–114
Drive 584 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Arlescar 584 km
7h 13m
€100–144
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 14m
€102–260
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
13h 20m
€110–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Milan Bus Station to Avignon Le Pontetbus FlixBus
16h 14m
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 44m
€103–298
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
8h 26m
€101–374

Locarno to Arles by train

2Weekly Trains

11h 24mAverage Duration

€158Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.1 km
Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Arles via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 11h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Péri via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Aix-en-Provence, La Beauvalle, Salon De Provence - Gare Routiere, and Gare Routière in around 15h 18m.

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