How to travel from Agen to Alès, France

The distance between Agen and Alès is around 443km (276 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Agen to Alès by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlèsAgen if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Moissac then take the bus to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse then take the train to Ales.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance443km (276 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agen and Alès

There are several options for getting from Agen to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Agen and Alès is around 443km (276 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Agen and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agen to Alès is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Agen and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agen and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Agen to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Agen and Alès. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Agen and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agen to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Alès is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Alès. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agen and Alès. The distance is around 443km (276 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agen to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

How do I get from Agen to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Agen and Alès

Transport options from Agen to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
€70($70)
5 times a day466km (289 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 10m
€33($33)
5 times a week473km (294 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€80($80)
on demand443km (276 miles)

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Airports near Alès

The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Alès
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Alès
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Alès