How to travel from Carcassonne to Alès, France

The distance between Carcassonne and Alès is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Alès by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Alès

There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Alès by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Carcassonne and Alès is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (107 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Carcassonne and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Alès. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne 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 2h 25m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Carcassonne and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Carcassonne and Alès. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Alès

Transport options from Carcassonne to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€40($40)
every 4 hours254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€44($44)
on demand241km (150 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