How to travel from Alès to Nimes, France

The distance between Alès and Nimes is around 42km (26 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 30min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Alès to Nimes by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NimesAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration33min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes.

  • Duration50min
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated bySNCF Bus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nîmes.

  • Duration30min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

Taxi Alès - Dunis

+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration30min
  • Distance42km (26 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Alès to Nimes by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 50min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Alès and Nimes is around 42km (26 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 39km (24 miles)

It takes around 33min to get from Alès and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 30min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Nimes is to take a taxi which takes around 30min and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Nimes. It typically takes around 33min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alès and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 33min.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Nimes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 33min, 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 Nimes. It typically takes around 50min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alès and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 50min.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Alès and Nimes. Buses run once daily and take around 50min 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 Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 33min.

The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Nimes. The distance is around 42km (26 miles) by road and it will take around 30min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 33min and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Nimes

Transport options from Alès to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
33min
€10($10)
hourly48km (30 miles)
Bus
50min
€9($9)
twice daily43km (27 miles)
Taxi
30min
€100($100)
on demand42km (26 miles)
Drive
30min
€8($8)
on demand42km (26 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes