How to travel from Brest to Alès, France

The distance between Brest and Alès is around 973km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Brest 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration18h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,096km (681 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Alès

There are several options for getting from Brest 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 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Brest and Alès is around 973km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 811km (504 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Brest and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest 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 Brest and Alès. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brest and Alès. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Brest and Alès. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Brest and Alès. The distance is around 1,096km (681 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Alès

Transport options from Brest to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 15m
€210($210)
every 2 hours973km (605 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), train3h 35m
€165($165)
once daily1,086km (675 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 60m
€355($355)
once daily1,114km (692 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train5h 25m
€280($280)
every 4 hours1,063km (661 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€230($230)
once daily1,074km (667 miles)
Train
8h 20m
€225($225)
twice a week1,341km (833 miles)
Bus
18h 40m
€75($75)
once daily1,321km (821 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€195($195)
on demand1,096km (681 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