How to travel from Avignon to Alès, France

The distance between Avignon and Alès is around 76km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Avignon to Alès by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ales - Gare Routière.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated by

liO Occitanie

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance91km (56 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Alès

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Alès by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Avignon and Alès is around 76km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Avignon and Alès by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Alès is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Alès. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Avignon and Alès. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Avignon and Alès. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Alès with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 45m.

liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Avignon and Alès. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Alès. We recommend that you take the bus to Ales - Gare Routière. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Avignon and Alès. The distance is around 91km (56 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Alès is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Avignon to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Alès

Transport options from Avignon to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€20($20)
hourly97km (60 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
4 times a day76km (47 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€17($17)
on demand91km (56 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