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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Arles is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Arles is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Arles?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Péri via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, La Beauvalle and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Arles via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

How far is it from Lugano to Arles?

The distance between Lugano and Arles is 511 km. The road distance is 569.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Arles without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Lugano to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Arles bus from?

Lugano to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Arles train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Arles?

The best way to get from Lugano to Arles is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Lugano to Arles bus arrive?

Lugano to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Lugano to Arles train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Arles is 570 km. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Lugano to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Arles.

Lugano to Arles - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Lugano to Arles by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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 Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 25m
€71–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Aix-en-Provencebus 798
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Péribus 701
12h 44m
€46–79
Train
1. Take the train from Lugano 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
10h 49m
€108–215
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille Provence Airportbus
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain Ter
12h 15m
€49–99
Drive 569.9 km
1. Drive from Lugano to Arlescar 569.9 km
7h 3m
€99–143
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arlestrain
7h 38m
€101–267
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Lugano 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 4m
€87–297
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane MXP - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
10h 15m
€114–363
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
7h 7m
€157–384
Train via Ventimiglia
1. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50
2. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
3. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arlestrain Ter
14h 22m
€82–166

Lugano to Arles by train

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10h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 510.9 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Arles via Milano Centrale, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 10h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Péri via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Aix-en-Provence, La Beauvalle, and Gare Routière in around 12h 44m.

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