How to travel from Nimes to Alès, France

The distance between Nimes and Alès is around 44km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 32min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes to Alès by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Ales.

  • Duration32min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Ales.

  • Duration50min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated bySNCF Bus+ 1 others
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Alès.

  • Duration33min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Taxi Grès

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration33min
  • Distance44km (27 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Alès

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Alès by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 50min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 32min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €10 ($10).

The distance between Nimes and Alès is around 44km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 39km (24 miles)

It takes around 32min to get from Nimes and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Alès is to take the train which takes around 32min and will set you back approx €10 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Alès. It typically takes around 32min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Alès with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 32min.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nimes and Alès. Trains depart hourly and will take around 32min, 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 Nimes and Alès. It typically takes around 50min and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Alès with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 50min.

SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Nimes and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 50min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Ales. instead which will take 32min.

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 Nimes and Alès. The distance is around 44km (27 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 32min and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Alès

Transport options from Nimes to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
32min
€10($10)
hourly48km (30 miles)
Bus
50min
€9($9)
every 20 mins45km (28 miles)
Taxi
33min
€110($110)
on demand44km (27 miles)
Drive
33min
€8($8)
on demand44km (27 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