The average train between Lugano and Arles takes 19h 10m and the fastest train takes 17h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Lugano to Arles. 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 Lugano and Arles. The earliest departure is at 11:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Arles at 4:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 19h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Arles? 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 Lugano to Arles. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Arles station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
Lugano to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Nimes Pont Du Gard station.
Book your Lugano to Arles train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Lugano and Arles is 428.7 km. The road distance is 746 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Arles via Milano Centrale, Torino Porta Susa, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, and Nimes Pont Du Gard in around 10h 44m.