How to travel from Alès to Nantes, France

The distance between Alès and Nantes is around 709km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Alès to Nantes 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 Nantes (NTE).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Nantes.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nantes Haluchère.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
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Drive

Drive to Nantes.

  • Duration8h 5m
  • Distance807km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Nantes

There are several options for getting from Alès to Nantes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Alès and Nantes is around 709km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 557km (346 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Alès and Nantes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Nantes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Nantes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Nantes. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Nantes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Nantes. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Nantes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Montpellier and Nantes Haluchère. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Alès and Nantes. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 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 Nantes. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE). instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nantes is Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nantes. Montoir Airport (SNR) (SNR) and Rennes Airport (RNS) (RNS) 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 Nantes. The distance is around 807km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Nantes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Nantes

Transport options from Alès to Nantes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 3 similar
3h 15m
€170($170)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€155($155)
hourly709km (441 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane3h 25m
€165($165)
once daily860km (534 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5hrs
€205($205)
every 4 hours821km (510 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€180($180)
twice daily1,146km (712 miles)
Train via Nimes6h 50m
€185($185)
once daily1,146km (712 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€58($58)
once daily917km (570 miles)
Drive
8h 5m
€145($145)
on demand807km (501 miles)

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Airports near Nantes

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

NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nantes
SNR
Montoir Airport (SNR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Nantes
RNS
Rennes Airport (RNS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Nantes