How to travel from Paris to Alès, France

The distance between Paris and Alès is around 582km (362 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Paris 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 Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance705km (438 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Alès

There are several options for getting from Paris to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Paris and Alès is around 582km (362 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (338 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Paris and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Paris and Alès. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Paris to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes and Gare Triaire. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Paris and Alès. The distance is around 705km (438 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Alès

Transport options from Paris to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3hrs
€130($130)
every 4 hours720km (448 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train3hrs
€245($245)
every 2 hours761km (473 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 20m
€220($220)
once daily817km (508 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 50m
€230($230)
once daily854km (531 miles)
Fly to Le Puy (LPY), Train4h 20m
€260($260)
twice daily582km (362 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€120($120)
every 4 hours734km (456 miles)
Train via Clermont-Ferrand8h 25m
€270($270)
every 20 mins672km (417 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€49($49)
once daily764km (475 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€125($125)
on demand705km (438 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