The distance between Montpellier and Alès is around 94km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier to Alès by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alès → Montpellier if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the train to Nimes then take the bus to Ales.
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There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Montpellier and Alès is around 94km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 60km (37 miles)
It takes around 1h 5m to get from Montpellier and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Alès is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Alès. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 5m.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Montpellier and Alès. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Montpellier and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 1h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 1h 5m.
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 Montpellier and Alès. The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 5m | €20($20) | hourly | 98km (61 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1h 25m | €19($19) | once daily | 94km (59 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | €18($18) | on demand | 95km (59 miles) |
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.