How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès is around 831km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 AlèsLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nantes then Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €575($575)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance898km (558 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès is around 831km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 530km (329 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 45m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Alès. The distance is around 898km (558 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €575 ($575).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
€160($160)
every 3 hours831km (516 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 40m
€155($155)
once daily954km (593 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5hrs
€175($175)
once daily972km (604 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 30m
€160($160)
every 4 hours934km (580 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 45m
€575($575)
twice a week1,227km (762 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 25m
€135($135)
4 times a day897km (557 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€160($160)
on demand898km (558 miles)

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Airlines

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