How to travel from Besançon to Alès, France

The distance between Besançon and Alès is around 497km (309 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Alès by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance497km (309 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Alès

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Besançon and Alès is around 497km (309 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (235 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Besançon and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Alès is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Nîmes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Besançon and Alès. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Besançon and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Besançon and Alès. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Nîmes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Besançon and Alès. The distance is around 497km (309 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Alès

Transport options from Besançon to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
€100($100)
4 times a day543km (338 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 10m
€41($41)
once daily557km (346 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station11hrs
€53($53)
twice a week634km (394 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€89($89)
on demand497km (309 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