How to travel from Arras to Alès, France
The distance between Arras and Alès is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Arras 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 Alès → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.
- Duration3h 10m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€270($270)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€160($160)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to TGV Haute-Picardie and then to Avignon TGV then take the bus to Ales - Gare Routière.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€420($425)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arras to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Arras and Alès is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 693km (430 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Arras and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Alès. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arras 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 once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arras and Alès. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5hrs, 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 Arras and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy 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 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy 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 3h 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 Arras and Alès. The distance is around 907km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 10m | €270($270) | every 20 mins | 889km (553 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 3h 55m | €305($305) | once daily | 923km (574 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane | 4hrs | €195($195) | every 3 hours | 907km (563 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 30m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,052km (654 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 6h 45m | €250($250) | every 20 mins | 776km (482 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 15m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,021km (635 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5hrs | €160($160) | once daily | 911km (566 miles) |
| Train via Avignon Tgv | 5h 35m | €150($150) | once daily | 924km (574 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 60m | €420($425) | 5 times a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, bus | 11h 45m | €90($90) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €165($165) | on demand | 907km (563 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arras and Alès
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Gard - liO Occitanie
Flibco
Airports near Alès
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Alès
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Alès
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Alès