How to travel from Dunkirk to Alès, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Alès is around 902km (560 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Lille Europe then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance1,008km (626 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Alès

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Dunkirk and Alès is around 902km (560 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 779km (484 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Dunkirk and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe and Nimes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Alès. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Dunkirk and Alès. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Dunkirk and Alès. The distance is around 1,008km (626 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Alès

Transport options from Dunkirk to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 6 similar
3h 35m
€230($230)
every 4 hours990km (615 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€315($315)
once daily944km (587 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 55m
€300($300)
every 4 hours1,015km (631 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 15m
€185($185)
once daily1,073km (667 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5hrs
€350($350)
once daily1,206km (750 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane7h 25m
€280($280)
every 20 mins902km (560 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5hrs
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,051km (653 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,036km (644 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
€63($63)
once daily1,068km (664 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
€180($180)
on demand1,008km (626 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