The distance between Calais and Alès is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Calais 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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.
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Take the train to Lille Europe then Nimes and then to Ales.
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Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nîmes.
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There are several options for getting from Calais to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).
The distance between Calais and Alès is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 777km (483 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Calais and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 60m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Nimes. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Calais and Alès. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Calais and Alès. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Calais to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Calais and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Flandres then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Alès. The distance is around 1,001km (622 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Lille Flandres, plane + 6 similar | 4h 30m | €230($230) | every 2 hours | 1,013km (629 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €315($315) | once daily | 967km (601 miles) |
Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 45m | €305($305) | every 2 hours | 1,038km (645 miles) |
Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 5m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 35m | €210($210) | every 2 hours | 1,055km (655 miles) |
Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 50m | €300($300) | once daily | 1,152km (716 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | €245($245) | every 2 hours | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Train | 5h 60m | €170($170) | 4 times a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | €64($64) | once daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
Drive | 9h 25m | €180($180) | on demand | 1,001km (622 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.