How to travel from Amiens to Alès, France

The distance between Amiens and Alès is around 720km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Amiens to Alès 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 and Plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance843km (524 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Alès

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 12h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Amiens and Alès is around 720km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 656km (407 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Amiens and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amiens to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Amiens and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Amiens and Alès. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 55m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amiens and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Alès is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Alès. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Amiens and Alès. The distance is around 843km (524 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amiens to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Alès

Transport options from Amiens to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 25m
€265($265)
every 2 hours891km (554 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 30m
€190($190)
once daily866km (538 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 35m
€160($160)
every 2 hours858km (533 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane4h 50m
€255($255)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 5m
€250($250)
once daily985km (612 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane5h 50m
€290($290)
twice daily720km (447 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€180($180)
5 times a week912km (566 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€145($145)
every 4 hours870km (541 miles)
Bus
12h 55m
€60($60)
once daily907km (564 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€150($150)
on demand843km (524 miles)

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Airports near Alès

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Alès
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Alès
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Alès