How to travel from Lille to Alès, France

The distance between Lille and Alès is around 822km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Lille 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.

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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France then Aubenas Gare Routiere and then to Gare Routière.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance935km (581 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Alès

There are several options for getting from Lille to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Lille and Alès is around 822km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 728km (452 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Lille to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Alès. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lille to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Lille and Alès. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, 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 Lille and Alès. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France and Aubenas Gare Routiere. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Lille and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Lille and Alès. The distance is around 935km (581 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Alès

Transport options from Lille to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train + 6 similar
3h 5m
€215($215)
every 2 hours910km (566 miles)
Plane and Train3h 10m
€300($300)
once daily865km (537 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€285($285)
every 2 hours935km (581 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 45m
€170($170)
once daily993km (617 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train5h 20m
€255($255)
every 4 hours1,148km (714 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane6h 50m
€265($265)
every 20 mins822km (511 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane4h 30m
€230($230)
every 2 hours971km (603 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€150($150)
every 20 mins957km (594 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 40m
€175($175)
once daily969km (602 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
€56($56)
twice daily950km (590 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
€170($170)
on demand935km (581 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