The distance between Menton and Alès is around 352km (219 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Menton 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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and then to Ales - Gare Routière.
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Take the bus to Nîmes then take the train to Ales.
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There are several options for getting from Menton to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).
The distance between Menton and Alès is around 352km (219 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (172 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Menton and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Alès is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville, Marseille St Charles and Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Menton and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place d'Armes Monaco, Aéroport Terminal 2 Nice, Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station and Gare Centre. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Union Ivkoni and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Menton and Alès. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Menton and Alès. The distance is around 352km (219 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 45m | €240($240) | once daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train | 4h 50m | €230($230) | once daily | 745km (463 miles) |
Train | 4h 50m | €86($86) | every 3 hours | 421km (262 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €21($21) | 6 times a week | 414km (257 miles) |
Bus and Train | 6h 40m | €33($33) | every 20 mins | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €64($64) | on demand | 352km (219 miles) |
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Union Ivkoni
liO Occitanie
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.