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.
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 Alès → Les Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Nantes then Nîmes and then to Ales.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | €160($160) | every 3 hours | 831km (516 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 40m | €155($155) | once daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 5hrs | €175($175) | once daily | 972km (604 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 30m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 934km (580 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 45m | €575($575) | twice a week | 1,227km (762 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 9h 25m | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 897km (557 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €160($160) | on demand | 898km (558 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.