How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Alès, France
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 → Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€375($375)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration7hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€175($175)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then take the bus to Nîmes then take the train to Ales.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €87 ($87) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €375 ($375).
The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 751km (467 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €375 ($375).
The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €87 ($87) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 7hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 45m.
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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès. The distance is around 984km (611 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €175 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 45m | €375($375) | once daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train to Caen, plane | 5h 15m | €220($220) | once daily | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 20m | €295($295) | twice daily | 1,090km (678 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 6h 40m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,180km (733 miles) |
| Train to Lison, plane | 7h 15m | €310($310) | once daily | 1,224km (761 miles) |
| Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7h 55m | €305($305) | twice daily | 958km (595 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,110km (690 miles) |
| Train via Paris St Lazare | 12hrs | €310($310) | every 20 mins | 1,048km (651 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 25m | €87($87) | 4 times a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Drive | 9h 55m | €175($175) | on demand | 984km (611 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Alès
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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