How to travel from Carentan to Alès, France
The distance between Carentan and Alès is around 934km (581 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Carentan 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 → Carentan if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€165($165)
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Train to Caen, bus
Take the train to Caen then take the bus to Paris - Orly Airport then Avignon - Le Pontet and then to Ales - Gare Routière.
- Duration14h 60m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€51($51)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carentan and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carentan to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 14h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).
The distance between Carentan and Alès is around 934km (581 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 704km (438 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Carentan and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carentan to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).
The cheapest way to travel between Carentan and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carentan and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carentan to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Carentan and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Carentan and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carentan to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 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 Carentan and Alès. The distance is around 934km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carentan to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carentan and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 15m | €370($370) | once daily | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 4h 45m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,032km (641 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 45m | €285($285) | twice daily | 1,034km (642 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 6h 10m | €175($175) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 6h 30m | €240($240) | once daily | 1,136km (706 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 6h 45m | €300($300) | once daily | 1,168km (725 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €165($165) | every 4 hours | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train via Paris St Lazare | 11h 30m | €300($300) | every 20 mins | 991km (616 miles) |
Train to Caen, bus + 1 similar | 14h 60m | €51($51) | 4 times a week | 1,075km (668 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 15hrs | €72($72) | 4 times a week | 1,080km (671 miles) |
Drive | 9h 20m | €170($170) | on demand | 934km (581 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Carentan and Alès
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Gard - liO Occitanie
Airports near Alès
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Alès
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Alès
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Alès