The distance between Chamonix and Alès is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 → Chamonix if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu then Nîmes and then to Ales.
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Take the bus to Grenoble - Bus Station then Aubenas Gare Routiere and then to Gare Routière.
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There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Chamonix and Alès is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Chamonix and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Alès is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu and Nîmes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Chamonix and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble - Bus Station and Aubenas Gare Routiere. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Blablabus, SNCF Bus and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Chamonix and Alès. Buses run twice a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Bellegarde, Lyon Part Dieu then Nîmes and then to Ales. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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 Chamonix and Alès. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5h 55m | €205($205) | every 4 hours | 561km (349 miles) |
Bus | 7h 50m | €50($50) | twice a week | 481km (299 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | €70($70) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche
Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.