How to travel from Nice to Alès, France

The distance between Nice and Alès is around 321km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then Avignon - Gare Routière PEM and then to Ales - Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nîmes then take the train to Ales.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance321km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Alès

There are several options for getting from Nice to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €230 ($230).

The distance between Nice and Alès is around 321km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Nice and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nice and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Nice and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and Avignon - Gare Routière PEM. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

Zou! LER and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Nice and Alès. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Nice and Alès. The distance is around 321km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Nice to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Alès

Transport options from Nice to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€230($230)
once daily587km (365 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train4hrs
€225($225)
once daily720km (447 miles)
Train
4h 15m
€80($80)
every 3 hours397km (247 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
4 times a day362km (225 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 15m
€29($29)
every 20 mins335km (208 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€58($58)
on demand321km (200 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