Head to head
Arboretum vs Ticket to Ride: London
Which one is for you? Community verdicts, player-count fit, and taste contrasts, side by side.
Pick Arboretum if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
- More crunch (Medium vs Light)
- A longer, meatier session (about 45 min)
Pick Ticket to Ride: London if you want…
- Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
- Hunting the right combination of cards or tiles
- The lighter teach (Light vs Medium)
- Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 45)
Quick facts
| Arboretum | Ticket to Ride: London | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 2–4 | 2–4 |
| Play time | 30–45 min | 15–30 min |
| Complexity | Medium | Light |
| Age | 8+ | 8+ |
| Year | 2015 | 2019 |
What players of both say
1 person owns both games.Common questions
Which is lighter, Arboretum or Ticket to Ride: London?
Ticket to Ride: London is the lighter game (Light complexity vs Medium). Arboretum asks more of the table and suits groups who want more crunch.
Which plays faster, Arboretum or Ticket to Ride: London?
Ticket to Ride: London runs up to about 30 minutes; Arboretum up to about 45. For a weeknight slot, Ticket to Ride: London is the quicker table.