How to travel from Colmar to Alès, France

The distance between Colmar and Alès is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Alès by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Alès

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Alès by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Colmar and Alès is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Colmar and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Colmar and Alès. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Colmar and Alès. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Alès. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Alès. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Colmar and Alès. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Alès

Transport options from Colmar to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 15m
€145($145)
every 2 hours720km (447 miles)
Train to Lorraine Tgv, plane4h 55m
€570($575)
6 times a week1,003km (623 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Train3h 20m
€450($450)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train3h 60m
€320($320)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€130($130)
once daily743km (462 miles)
Bus
9h 60m
€50($50)
once daily739km (459 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€120($120)
on demand661km (411 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