How to travel from Le Mans to Alès, France

The distance between Le Mans and Alès is around 701km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Le Mans to Alès by train, 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 and Plane

Take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance701km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Alès

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Le Mans and Alès is around 701km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 526km (327 miles)

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Le Mans and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Le Mans to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Le Mans and Alès. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Massy Tgv then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Mans and Alès. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Alès

Transport options from Le Mans to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 50m
€190($190)
every 2 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to Massy Tgv, plane4h 10m
€280($280)
once daily1,000km (622 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 10m
€225($225)
every 2 hours903km (561 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 10m
€290($290)
every 4 hours997km (619 miles)
Train to Tours, plane4h 15m
€210($210)
once daily844km (524 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 55m
€210($210)
once daily1,043km (648 miles)
Train
4h 60m
€150($150)
3 times a week931km (579 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€125($125)
on demand701km (436 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