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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Arles is to train and bus which costs €100 - €230 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Arles is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €140 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Arles?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Arles. However, there are services departing from Zermatt, Bahnhof and arriving at Arles via Visp, Geneve, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Arles?

The distance between Zermatt and Arles is 652 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Arles without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Zermatt to Arles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Arles train from?

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

Where does the Zermatt to Arles train arrive?

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

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

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

There are 7 ways to get from Zermatt to Arles by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Visp to GenèveIr90 / ...
2. Take the train from Geneve to Avignon TgvTgv
9h 11m
€148–249
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Visp to GenèveIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Montélimar
3. Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to ArlesTer
12h 15m
€100–221
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MXP - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
9h 34m
€125–307
Train, bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève
2. Take the bus from Annemasse to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stop
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LYS - MRS
4. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
10h 50m
€164–399
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Visp
2. Take the train from Visp to Bern
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
4. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
5. Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
9h 17m
€193–427
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Brig Bahnhofplatz
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Gallarate
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MXP - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Arles
10h 46m
€149–386
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Visp to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)GVA - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charles
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Arles
12h 58m
€136–289

Zermatt to Arles by train

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9h 11mAverage Duration

€148Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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You can take a train from Zermatt, Bahnhof to Arles via Visp, Geneve, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 9h 11m.

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