How to travel from Alès to Quimper, France
The distance between Alès and Quimper is around 963km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Alès to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Quimper → Alès if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nimes, plane
Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Quimper (UIP).
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€250($250)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Nimes then Rennes and then to Quimper.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Nimes then Lyon Perrache and then to Quimper.
- Duration17h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€69($69)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Quimper Est.
- Duration16h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€57($57)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Quimper
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Alès to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 16h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Alès and Quimper is around 963km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Alès and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alès to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Quimper. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 17h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 55m.
SNCF Bus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Quimper. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 55m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,030km (640 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Quimper
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nimes, plane + 6 similar | 4h 55m | €250($250) | hourly | 1,193km (741 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 5h 10m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 5h 15m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 5h 15m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,215km (755 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 5h 25m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,128km (701 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 963km (599 miles) |
| Train to Nimes, plane | 6h 5m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Train | 7h 45m | €220($220) | 3 times a week | 1,330km (826 miles) |
Bus | 17h 55m | €69($69) | once daily | 1,248km (775 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 5m | €57($57) | 3 times a week | 1,186km (737 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Alès and Quimper
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Transavia France
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Airports near Quimper
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Quimper
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Quimper
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Quimper