How to travel from Alès to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Alès and Bordeaux is around 571km (355 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Alès to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Quai de Paludate.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance571km (355 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Alès to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Alès and Bordeaux is around 571km (355 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Alès and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Bordeaux. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes and Parnasse. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Bordeaux. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 571km (355 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Bordeaux

Transport options from Alès to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 2 similar
3h 25m
€160($160)
once daily770km (478 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 25m
€145($145)
once daily683km (424 miles)
Train and Plane4h 60m
€225($225)
hourly1,260km (783 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€90($90)
every 4 hours601km (374 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€30($30)
6 times a week603km (374 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand571km (355 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux