How to travel from Alès to Nice, France

The distance between Alès and Nice is around 321km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alès to Nice 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nimes then take the bus to Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance321km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Nice

There are several options for getting from Alès to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Alès and Nice is around 321km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Alès and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Nice. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Nice. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Nice Airport. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Alès and Nice. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 5m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nice. The distance is around 321km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Nice

Transport options from Alès to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 2 similar
2h 60m
€230($230)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€315($315)
hourly1,422km (884 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane5h 15m
€175($175)
every 4 hours831km (517 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€80($80)
every 3 hours397km (247 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
€28($28)
once daily325km (202 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 10m
€25($25)
6 times a week397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€58($58)
on demand321km (200 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice