How to travel from Alès to Versailles, France

The distance between Alès and Versailles is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Alès to Versailles 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 VersaillesAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nimes, plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Versailles Chantiers.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance708km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Alès to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Alès and Versailles is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Alès and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Versailles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Versailles. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Versailles. Trains depart once daily 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse, Lyon Perrache and Paris - Massy-Palaiseau. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Versailles. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 40m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY). instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 708km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Versailles

Transport options from Alès to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nimes, plane + 5 similar
3h 30m
€240($240)
once daily828km (515 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
€125($125)
hourly721km (448 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 20m
€230($230)
once daily881km (547 miles)
Train to Nimes, plane4h 20m
€220($220)
hourly777km (483 miles)
Train to Clermont Ferrand, Fly6h 50m
€220($220)
every 20 mins674km (419 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5hrs
€230($230)
6 times a week589km (366 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
€150($150)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Train via Clermont Ferrand8h 40m
€275($275)
every 20 mins695km (432 miles)
Bus
9h 40m
€53($53)
5 times a week764km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€125($125)
on demand708km (440 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles