How to travel from Metz to Alès, France

The distance between Metz and Alès is around 695km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Metz 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €585($585)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance701km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Alès

There are several options for getting from Metz to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €585 ($585).

The distance between Metz and Alès is around 695km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Metz and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €585 ($585).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Metz to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Nimes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Metz and Alès. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Metz and Alès. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz 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 12h 35m.

FlixBus, SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Metz and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) 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 Metz and Alès. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Alès

Transport options from Metz to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 10m
€585($585)
once daily695km (432 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 55m
€565($565)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane4h 15m
€410($410)
every 2 hours885km (550 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
€165($165)
once daily938km (583 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train5h 35m
€600($600)
every 4 hours1,084km (673 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 15m
€185($185)
3 times a week1,052km (654 miles)
Train via Nîmes7hrs
€150($150)
twice daily953km (592 miles)
Train via Luxembourg8h 50m
€175($175)
once daily1,084km (674 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€46($46)
twice daily728km (453 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€125($125)
on demand701km (436 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