How to travel from Alès to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Alès and Verdon Gorge is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alès to Verdon Gorge 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 Verdon GorgeAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon - PEM then Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Nimes and then to Marseille St Charles then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Alès to Verdon Gorge by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Alès and Verdon Gorge is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (115 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Alès to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes, Marseille St Charles and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Alès and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon - PEM, Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

liO Occitanie and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Alès and Verdon Gorge. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5hrs 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes then Marseille St Charles and then to Les Arcs Draguignan. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 265km (165 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).

How do I get from Alès to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Alès to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€230($230)
5 times a day372km (231 miles)
Bus
5hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins273km (169 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 5m
€130($130)
every 20 mins316km (196 miles)
Train to Nimes, bus4h 15m
€120($120)
every 20 mins274km (170 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€48($48)
on demand265km (165 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge