How to travel from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès, France

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlèsMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Montpellier - Place de l'Europe then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès

There are several options for getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 62km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €17 ($17).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier - Gare de Montpellier Sud de France, Nimes Pont Du Gard and Nimes. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Alès from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to drive which will take 1hr and cost around €17 ($17).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès. We recommend that you take the bus to Montpellier - Place de l'Europe then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Alès

Transport options from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€44($44)
every 2 hours120km (74 miles)
Bus and Train
1h 40m
€23($23)
hourly109km (68 miles)
Drive
1hr
€17($17)
on demand92km (57 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