How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès is around 355km (220 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 AlèsBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rodez then take the bus to Severac D'à - Gare SNCF and then to Mende - Gare SNCF then take the train to Ales.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance355km (220 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès is around 355km (220 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon and Nimes. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 5h 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès. The distance is around 355km (220 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

How do I get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Alès

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
€84($84)
4 times a day559km (347 miles)
Train via Aurillac7h 30m
€63($63)
every 20 mins403km (250 miles)
Train and Bus
7h 15m
€43($43)
twice daily393km (244 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
€64($64)
on demand355km (220 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