There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Arles by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 36m€178–437Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Avignonbus FlixBus N1156
11h 59m€58–102Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zürich to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Livron to Arlestrain K34
11h 34m€85–160Drive 641.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Arlescar 641.4 km
7h 5m€112–162Fly, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arlestrain
4h 54m€91–280
Zurich to Arles by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Arles is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Arles is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Arles. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Arles via Geneve, Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Zurich and Arles is 695 km. The road distance is 641.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Arles without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €170 - €440.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Zurich to Arles, including transfers.
Zurich to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Arles is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €170 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Arles, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Arles via Geneve, Avignon Tgv, Avignon TGV, and Avignon Centre in around 7h 36m. 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
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–350
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–330
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–320
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–290
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Geneve to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Livron to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Arles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- 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
- €45–85
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Arles bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.
Zurich to Arles train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Arles is 641 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Zurich to Arles.
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