How to travel from Nancy to Alès, France

The distance between Nancy and Alès is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nancy 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 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance650km (404 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Alès

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €570 ($570).

The distance between Nancy and Alès is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Nancy and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €570 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Pyramides, Gare de Lyon and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nancy and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Nancy and Alès. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, SNCF Bus, Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Nancy and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy 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 20m.

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 Nancy and Alès. The distance is around 650km (404 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Alès

Transport options from Nancy to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
€570($570)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train4hrs
€555($555)
once daily841km (523 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€420($420)
every 2 hours942km (585 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 25m
€185($185)
every 4 hours1,068km (664 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu7h 25m
€175($175)
twice daily961km (597 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 15m
€48($48)
once daily712km (443 miles)
Bus via Valence France11h 35m
€44($44)
twice daily671km (417 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€115($115)
on demand650km (404 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