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.
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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Chambéry if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Avignon and then to Ales - Gare Routière.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 15m | €150($150) | hourly | 365km (227 miles) |
Bus | 6h 35m | €23($23) | once daily | 357km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €54($54) | on demand | 298km (185 miles) |
liO Occitanie
Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.