How to travel from Grasse to Alès, France

The distance between Grasse and Alès is around 306km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Grasse 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 AlèsGrasse if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance306km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Alès

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Grasse and Alès is around 306km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 233km (145 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Grasse and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Alès is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes, Marseille St Charles and Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grasse and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Grasse and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer le Cannet, Cannes, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Zou! LER and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Grasse and Alès. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Grasse and Alès. The distance is around 306km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Grasse to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Alès

Transport options from Grasse to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 10m
€230($230)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Train
4h 10m
€81($81)
every 3 hours386km (240 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€27($27)
once daily316km (196 miles)
Bus via Mallemoisson - Les Grillons7h 40m
once daily363km (226 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€55($55)
on demand306km (190 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