How to travel from Étretat to Alès, France

The distance between Étretat and Alès is around 854km (531 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Étretat to Alès by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlèsÉtretat if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance854km (531 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Étretat and Alès

There are several options for getting from Étretat to Alès by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Étretat and Alès is around 854km (531 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 687km (427 miles)

It takes around 13h 35m to get from Étretat and Alès by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Étretat to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Étretat and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Étretat and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Étretat and Alès. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Étretat to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gares, Paris, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Étretat and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Étretat to Alès. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Étretat and Alès. The distance is around 854km (531 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Étretat to Alès is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Étretat and Alès

Transport options from Étretat to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
5h 40m
€280($280)
once daily989km (614 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 55m
€165($165)
once daily952km (592 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6h 10m
€260($260)
once daily1,049km (652 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane9h 10m
€260($260)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Bus to Caen: Gare Routière, plane and train5h 45m
€320($320)
5 times a day958km (595 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
€325($325)
once daily992km (616 miles)
Bus to Caen: Gare Routière, plane and train6h 30m
€215($215)
once daily1,077km (669 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€60($60)
once daily995km (618 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport14h 30m
€42($42)
twice a week998km (620 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€155($155)
on demand854km (531 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