How to travel from Le Havre to Alès, France

The distance between Le Havre and Alès is around 846km (526 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Le Havre 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 AlèsLe Havre 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 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Distance846km (526 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Havre and Alès

There are several options for getting from Le Havre to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Le Havre and Alès is around 846km (526 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Le Havre and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Havre to Alès is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Havre and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Havre and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Havre to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Havre and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Le Havre and Alès. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Le Havre to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Le Havre and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Havre 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 4h 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 Le Havre and Alès. The distance is around 846km (526 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Havre to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Havre and Alès

Transport options from Le Havre to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 25m
€280($280)
every 2 hours991km (615 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 35m
€165($165)
every 2 hours954km (593 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 55m
€255($255)
once daily1,051km (653 miles)
Bus to Caen: Gare Routière, plane and train4h 50m
€320($320)
5 times a day925km (575 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 55m
€320($320)
once daily959km (596 miles)
Bus to Caen: Gare Routière, plane and train5h 30m
€215($215)
once daily1,043km (648 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€155($155)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Train via Avignon TGV7h 15m
€165($165)
once daily994km (618 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 40m
€58($58)
once daily961km (597 miles)
Bus via Paris - Orly Airport13h 30m
€40($40)
twice a week965km (599 miles)
Drive
8h 50m
€150($150)
on demand846km (526 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