How to travel from Arcachon to Alès, France

The distance between Arcachon and Alès is around 626km (389 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon 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.

👋 Also check out AlèsArcachon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance626km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Alès

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Arcachon and Alès is around 626km (389 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 422km (262 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Arcachon and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Arcachon and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Arcachon and Alès. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Alès

Transport options from Arcachon to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 2 similar
3h 50m
€145($145)
once daily815km (506 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€130($130)
once daily728km (452 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 50m
€245($245)
every 3 hours1,315km (817 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€100($100)
every 4 hours659km (410 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€49($49)
4 times a week639km (397 miles)
Train and Bus9hrs
€53($53)
twice daily645km (401 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€115($115)
on demand626km (389 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