How to travel from Chambéry to Alès, France

The distance between Chambéry and Alès is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Chambéry 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.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon and then to Ales - Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance298km (185 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chambéry and Alès

There are several options for getting from Chambéry to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Chambéry and Alès is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 216km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Chambéry and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chambéry to Alès is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Chambéry and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chambéry and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chambéry to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chambéry and Alès. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Chambéry and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chambéry to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon and Gare Centre. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Chambéry and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chambéry to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes 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 Chambéry and Alès. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chambéry to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chambéry and Alès

Transport options from Chambéry to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
€150($150)
hourly365km (227 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€23($23)
once daily357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€54($54)
on demand298km (185 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