How to travel from Annecy to Alès, France

The distance between Annecy and Alès is around 356km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Annecy to Alès 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 AlèsAnnecy if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance356km (221 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Alès

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Annecy and Alès is around 356km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Annecy and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Alès is to drive which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Annecy and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Annecy and Alès. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Annecy to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Annecy and Alès. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Annecy and Alès. The distance is around 356km (221 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

How do I get from Annecy to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Alès

Transport options from Annecy to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€85($85)
every 3 hours419km (260 miles)
Bus
6hrs
€36($36)
once daily441km (274 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€64($64)
on demand356km (221 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