The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Alès by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alès → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Ales.
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Alès by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €51 ($51).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Alès is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €51 ($51).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 55m.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 3h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Ales. instead which will take 4h 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Alès. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 55m | €40($40) | every 20 mins | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 3h 20m | €51($51) | on demand | 282km (175 miles) |
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.