The distance between Arles and Alès is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 51min.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Alès by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Nîmes - Gare Routière and then to Ales.
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Take a taxi to Alès.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Arles to Alès by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 51min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Arles and Alès is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 66km (41 miles)
It takes around 55min to get from Arles and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 51min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arles to Alès is to take a taxi which takes around 51min and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Alès. It typically takes around 55min and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arles to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 55min.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Arles and Alès. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 55min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arles and Alès. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arles to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes - Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
liO Occitanie and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Arles and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 55min.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Arles and Alès. The distance is around 75km (47 miles) by road and it will take around 51min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €19 ($19).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 55min | €19($19) | 4 times a day | 89km (55 miles) |
Bus | 1h 50m | €9($9) | once daily | 78km (49 miles) |
Taxi | 51min | €180($180) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
Drive | 51min | €14($14) | on demand | 75km (47 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.