There are 9 ways to get from Switzerland to Arles by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
4h 48m€92–311Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Avignonbus FlixBus N1156
12h 55m€59–101Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 8m€143–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zürich to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Arlestrain Ter
11h 28m€64–123Drive 641.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Arlescar 641.4 km
7h 5m€116–167Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 28m€139–335Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
5h 57m€74–222Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
6h 42m€88–284Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Arlestrain Ter
10h 33m€156–276
Switzerland to Arles by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Arles is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Arles is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €90 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Arles. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Gare Centre via Le Lac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Arles. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Arles via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Avignon Tgv and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between Switzerland and Arles is 595 km. The road distance is 641.4 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Arles without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Switzerland to Arles, including transfers.
Switzerland to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Arles is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 55m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Arles via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Avignon Tgv, and Avignon Centre in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Avignon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 10h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–340
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €75–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–190
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Annecy to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Valence - Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.
Switzerland to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Arles is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Switzerland to Arles.
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