How to travel from Grenoble to Alès, France

The distance between Grenoble and Alès is around 240km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble to Alès by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aubenas Gare Routiere and then to Gare Routière.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance240km (149 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Alès

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Grenoble and Alès is around 240km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Grenoble and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Alès is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Alès. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Alès. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Grenoble and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grenoble to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aubenas Gare Routiere. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

SNCF Bus and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Grenoble and Alès. Buses run twice a week and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Grenoble and Alès. The distance is around 240km (149 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Alès

Transport options from Grenoble to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€115($115)
hourly298km (185 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
€38($38)
twice a week274km (170 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€43($43)
on demand240km (149 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