How to travel from Perpignan to Alès, France

The distance between Perpignan and Alès is around 244km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out AlèsPerpignan if you're planning a return trip.

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Train via Narbonne

Take the train to Narbonne then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perpignan and Alès

There are several options for getting from Perpignan to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Perpignan and Alès is around 244km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Perpignan and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perpignan to Alès is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Perpignan and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perpignan and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perpignan 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 5m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Perpignan and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Perpignan and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Perpignan to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Perpignan and Alès. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perpignan to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Perpignan and Alès. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perpignan to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Perpignan and Alès

Transport options from Perpignan to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Narbonne + 1 similar
2h 55m
€45($45)
hourly259km (161 miles)
Train3h 5m
€40($40)
every 4 hours259km (161 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
€23($23)
once daily254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€44($44)
on demand244km (152 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