The distance between Alès and Montpellier is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès to Montpellier 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 Montpellier → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
Take the bus to Nimes then take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch.
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There are several options for getting from Alès to Montpellier by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Alès and Montpellier is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Alès and Montpellier by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Montpellier is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Montpellier, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Montpellier. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Montpellier. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Montpellier. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alès and Montpellier. We recommend that you drive to Montpellier. instead which will take 1h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Montpellier. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to Montpellier is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Montpellier. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Montpellier. The distance is around 94km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Montpellier is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | €20($20) | hourly | 98km (61 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 25m | €19($19) | once daily | 93km (58 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | €17($17) | on demand | 94km (59 miles) |
The following major airports near Montpellier offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.