How to travel from Belfort to Alès, France

The distance between Belfort and Alès is around 583km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance583km (362 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfort and Alès

There are several options for getting from Belfort to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Belfort and Alès is around 583km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Belfort and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Belfort to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Belfort and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Belfort and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Belfort to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Meroux and Nîmes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Belfort and Alès. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Belfort and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfort to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Belfort and Alès. The distance is around 583km (362 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfort to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Belfort to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Belfort and Alès

Transport options from Belfort to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
€150($150)
every 2 hours725km (451 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€115($115)
every 20 mins663km (412 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€105($105)
on demand583km (362 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