What is the cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla?

The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla?

The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Nîmes and Arolla?

No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Arolla. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Arolla, poste via Lyon and Sion, poste/gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Nîmes and Arolla?

No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Arolla. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Sion via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Nîmes to Arolla?

The distance between Nîmes and Arolla is 616 km. The road distance is 495.8 km.

How do I travel from Nîmes to Arolla without a car?

The best way to get from Nîmes to Arolla without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Nîmes to Arolla?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Nîmes to Arolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Arolla bus from?

Nîmes to Arolla bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Arolla train from?

Nîmes to Arolla train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.

Train or bus from Nîmes to Arolla?

The best way to get from Nîmes to Arolla is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Nîmes to Arolla bus arrive?

Nîmes to Arolla bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Nîmes to Arolla train arrive?

Nîmes to Arolla train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Nîmes to Arolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Arolla is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Nîmes to Arolla.

Where can I stay near Arolla?

There are 3512+ hotels available in Arolla.

Nîmes to Arolla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nîmes to Arolla by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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 Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ec / ...
6h 58m
CHF 252–380
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Martignybus
3. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Arolla, postebus 381
11h 43m
CHF 52–92
Drive 495.8 km
1. Drive from Nîmes to Arollacar 495.8 km
5h 46m
CHF 83–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ec / ...
4. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Arolla, postebus 381
9h 22m
CHF 108–201
Train, bus via Annecy
1. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud to Annecytrain K21
3. Take the train from Annecy to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ec / ...
5. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Arolla, postebus 381
10h 51m
CHF 129–216

Nîmes to Arolla by bus and train

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11h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 616.4 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Arolla, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nimes to Arolla via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Sion in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Arolla, poste via Lyon, Martigny, Martigny, Sion, and Sion, poste/gare in around 11h 43m.

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