The average train between Arles and Lucerne takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Arles to Lucerne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Arles and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arles is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Avignon Centre and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Arles to Lucerne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arles to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Arles station and arriving at Lucerne station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Arles to Lucerne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
Arles to Lucerne train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Arles to Lucerne train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Arles and Lucerne is 472.3 km. The road distance is 782 km.
You can take a train from Arles to Luzern via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 7h 53m.