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.
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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Le Mans if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 50m | €190($190) | every 2 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train to Massy Tgv, plane | 4h 10m | €280($280) | once daily | 1,000km (622 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 10m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 903km (561 miles) |
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 4h 10m | €290($290) | every 4 hours | 997km (619 miles) |
Train to Tours, plane | 4h 15m | €210($210) | once daily | 844km (524 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 55m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Train | 4h 60m | €150($150) | 3 times a week | 931km (579 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | €125($125) | on demand | 701km (436 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.