How to travel from Orleans to Alès, France

The distance between Orleans and Alès is around 573km (356 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Orleans 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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Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane

Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nevers then Clermont Ferrand and then to Ales.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Alès

There are several options for getting from Orleans to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Orleans and Alès is around 573km (356 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Orleans and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orleans to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Alès. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nevers and Clermont Ferrand. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Alès. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Orleans and Alès. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

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

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Orleans and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Orleans and Alès. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Alès

Transport options from Orleans to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
€150($150)
every 2 hours842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€265($265)
every 2 hours888km (552 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane4h 40m
€190($190)
once daily863km (536 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane4h 45m
€240($240)
once daily939km (583 miles)
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane5h 50m
€280($280)
twice daily704km (437 miles)
Train
8h 25m
€95($95)
twice daily600km (373 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€37($37)
once daily729km (453 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
€105($105)
on demand573km (356 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