The average train between Arles and Lugano takes 20h 11m and the fastest train takes 19h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Arles to Lugano. 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 twice daily between Arles and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 1:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arles is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Lugano at 4:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Nimes Pont Du Gard and take an average of 20h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Arles to Lugano? 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 Lugano. However, there are services departing from Arles station and arriving at Lugano station via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.
Arles to Lugano train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
Arles to Lugano train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Arles to Lugano train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Arles and Lugano is 428.7 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Arles to Lugano via Nimes Pont Du Gard, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Milano Centrale in around 9h 48m.