How to travel from Mont Saint Michel to Alès, France

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Alès is around 878km (545 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Mont Saint Michel 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.

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Train to Pontchaillou, plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €430($435)
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6 similiar routes

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance878km (545 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mont Saint Michel and Alès

There are several options for getting from Mont Saint Michel to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €185 ($185) and will take around 7h 35m. 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 €430 ($435).

The distance between Mont Saint Michel and Alès is around 878km (545 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 660km (410 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Mont Saint Michel and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €430 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Mont Saint Michel and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €185 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Mont Saint Michel and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Mont Saint Michel to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Le Mont-Saint-Michel, Gare SNCF, Rennes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Mont Saint Michel and Alès. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Mont Saint Michel and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) 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 Mont Saint Michel to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 35m.

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 Mont Saint Michel and Alès. The distance is around 878km (545 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mont Saint Michel to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mont Saint Michel and Alès

Transport options from Mont Saint Michel to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 6 similar
4h 15m
€430($435)
twice daily882km (548 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€185($185)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 10m
€260($260)
once daily1,016km (631 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 30m
€215($215)
twice daily959km (596 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 15m
€200($200)
once daily1,100km (683 miles)
Train to Caen, plane6h 25m
€350($350)
twice daily1,049km (652 miles)
Train to Caen, plane7h 5m
€245($245)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train
7h 35m
€185($185)
twice a week1,184km (736 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
€160($160)
on demand878km (545 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