How to travel from Alès to Belfort, France

The distance between Alès and Belfort is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Belfort-Montbéliard TGV.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance582km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Alès to Belfort by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Alès and Belfort is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Alès and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Belfort is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Belfort. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Belfort. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Belfort-Montbéliard TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Belfort. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Alès and Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Alès and Belfort. The distance is around 582km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Alès to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Belfort

Transport options from Alès to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 55m
€150($150)
hourly715km (444 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€115($115)
every 20 mins663km (412 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€105($105)
on demand582km (362 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort