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

The cheapest way to get from Sion to Arles is to train and bus via Lyon which costs €70 - €160 and takes 12h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sion to Arles is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Sion and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Sion to Arles. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Arles via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Sion to Arles?

The distance between Sion and Arles is 574 km. The road distance is 466.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sion to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Sion to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sion to Arles train from?

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

Where does the Sion to Arles train arrive?

Sion to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Sion to Arles?

Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Arles is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Sion to Arles.

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

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Where can I stay near Arles?

There are 1864+ hotels available in Arles.

Sion to Arles - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sion to Arles by train (TGV), train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 40m
€129–316
Train, bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Nîmesbus 707
12h 51m
€71–156
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
9h 28m
€88–229
Drive 466.3 km
1. Drive from Sion to Arlescar 466.3 km
5h 29m
€82–118
Train via Valence
1. Take the train from Sion to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Valence Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Valence Ville to Arlestrain Ter
8h 44m
€112–316

Sion to Arles by train

7Weekly Trains

7h 40mAverage Duration

€129Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.5 km
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Arles via Genève, Bellegarde, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 7h 40m.

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