How to travel from Bordeaux to Alès, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Alès is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux 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.

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Fly to Lyon (LYS), train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Alès

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Bordeaux and Alès is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Bordeaux and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Bordeaux and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Bordeaux and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Bordeaux and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 60m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bordeaux to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes Parking Du Parnasse and Quatrefages. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 60m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Alès. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 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 Bordeaux and Alès. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Alès

Transport options from Bordeaux to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), train + 2 similar
3h 25m
€160($160)
once daily770km (478 miles)
Plane and Train3h 35m
€145($145)
once daily683km (424 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train4h 30m
€250($250)
every 2 hours1,270km (789 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€90($90)
every 4 hours601km (374 miles)
Bus
7h 60m
€30($30)
5 times a week610km (379 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand573km (356 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