How to travel from Bayonne to Alès, France

The distance between Bayonne and Alès is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 AlèsBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Distance619km (385 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Alès

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €75 ($75) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Bayonne and Alès is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Bayonne and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €75 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayonne and Alès. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Bayonne and Alès. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Irun and Nimes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes 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 Bayonne and Alès. The distance is around 619km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Alès

Transport options from Bayonne to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 10m
€190($190)
once daily882km (548 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train4h 15m
€305($305)
once daily1,015km (631 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train4h 15m
€495($500)
every 2 hours1,369km (851 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€240($240)
once daily923km (574 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€105($105)
4 times a day666km (414 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€75($75)
once daily733km (456 miles)
Drive
5h 40m
€110($110)
on demand619km (385 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