How to travel from Alès to Marseille, France

The distance between Alès and Marseille is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès to Marseille 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 MarseilleAlès if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Marseille St Charles.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Nimes and then to Marseille.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Marseille.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Distance164km (102 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Marseille

There are several options for getting from Alès to Marseille by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Alès and Marseille is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Alès and Marseille by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Marseille is to take the train which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Marseille, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Marseille. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Marseille. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Marseille. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Marseille. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes and Parnasse. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

SNCF Bus, FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Marseille. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 20m 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 Marseille. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Marseille St Charles. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Marseille is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Marseille. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) 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 Marseille. The distance is around 164km (102 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Marseille is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Alès to Marseille

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Marseille

Transport options from Alès to Marseille
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 45m
€30($30)
every 3 hours174km (108 miles)
Bus
2h 20m
€19($19)
once daily164km (102 miles)
Drive
1h 45m
€30($30)
on demand164km (102 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Marseille

Bus companies

Train operators

Airports near Marseille

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Marseille
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Marseille
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Marseille