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.
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 Alès → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Ales - Gare Routière.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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 .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | €20($20) | hourly | 97km (60 miles) |
Bus | 1h 45m | 4 times a day | 76km (47 miles) | |
Drive | 1h 10m | €17($17) | on demand | 91km (56 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.