How to travel from Poitiers to Alès, France

The distance between Poitiers and Alès is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Poitiers to Alès by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance591km (367 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Alès

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Alès by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Poitiers and Alès is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Poitiers and Alès by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Poitiers and Alès. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Poitiers and Alès. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Bordeaux Quai de Paludate, Nimes Parking Du Parnasse and Quatrefages. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Poitiers and Alès. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Poitiers and Alès. The distance is around 591km (367 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €280 ($280).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Alès

Transport options from Poitiers to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 40m
€280($280)
once daily675km (420 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€210($210)
twice daily1,051km (653 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
€46($46)
5 times a week861km (535 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€105($105)
on demand591km (367 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