How to travel from Ajaccio to Alès, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Alès is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Alès by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alès → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Port Toulon then take the bus to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle then Avignon - Gare Routière PEM and then to Ales - Gare Routière.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Alès.
- Duration13h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Alès by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Ajaccio and Alès is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Ajaccio and Alès by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Alès is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Alès. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Alès. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €245($245) | once daily | 519km (322 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), train | 2h 50m | €145($145) | once daily | 820km (509 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 50m | €155($155) | once a week | 990km (615 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 13h 55m | €87($87) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 55m | €60($60) | once daily | 527km (328 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 16h 10m | €81($81) | 5 times a week | 1,001km (622 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 40m | €84($84) | once daily | 504km (313 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Alès
Bus companies
liO Occitanie
Chemin de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airlines
Air Corsica
Train operators
Airports near Alès
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Alès
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Alès
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Alès