What is the cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla?

The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla is to bus and train via Lyon which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla?

The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Arolla is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Nîmes and Arolla?

No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Arolla. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Sion via Lyon Part Dieu and Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Nîmes to Arolla?

The distance between Nîmes and Arolla is 616 km. The road distance is 495.8 km.

How do I travel from Nîmes to Arolla without a car?

The best way to get from Nîmes to Arolla without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 380.

How long does it take to get from Nîmes to Arolla?

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Nîmes to Arolla, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Arolla train from?

Nîmes to Arolla train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.

Where does the Nîmes to Arolla train arrive?

Nîmes to Arolla train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Nîmes to Arolla?

Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Arolla is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Nîmes to Arolla.

Where can I stay near Arolla?

There are 3505+ hotels available in Arolla.

Nîmes to Arolla - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nîmes to Arolla by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ec / ...
6h 58m
CHF 253–380
Bus, train via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Lausannebus
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Siontrain Ec / ...
4. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Arolla, postebus 381
11h 35m
CHF 68–111
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ec / ...
3. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Arolla, postebus 381
10h 42m
CHF 74–123
Drive 495.8 km
1. Drive from Nîmes to Arollacar 495.8 km
5h 46m
CHF 84–121
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Siontrain Ec / ...
4. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Arolla, postebus 381
9h 22m
CHF 108–202

Nîmes to Arolla by bus, foot, and train

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10h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 616.4 km
Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Arolla, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nimes to Arolla via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Sion in around 6h 58m.

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