How to travel from Quimper to Alès, France
The distance between Quimper and Alès is around 973km (605 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Quimper 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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Rennes then Nîmes and then to Ales.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€615($615)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Nîmes and then to Ales.
- Duration17h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Montpellier then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
- Duration16hrs
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€58($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Quimper to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Quimper and Alès is around 973km (605 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 764km (475 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Quimper and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Alès. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Nîmes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Alès. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Quimper and Alès. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and SNCF Bus run regular bus services between Quimper and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Quimper and Alès. The distance is around 1,028km (639 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €615 ($615).
Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 35m | €215($215) | every 4 hours | 1,074km (668 miles) |
| Train to Brest, plane | 5hrs | €205($205) | once daily | 1,187km (738 miles) |
| Train to Brest, plane | 5h 25m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,215km (755 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 30m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 973km (605 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 15m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,113km (692 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 7h 45m | €195($195) | 4 times a day | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | €615($615) | 3 times a week | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Bus | 17h 50m | €71($71) | twice daily | 1,250km (777 miles) |
Bus and Train | 16hrs | €58($58) | 4 times a week | 1,187km (738 miles) |
Drive | 10h 20m | €185($185) | on demand | 1,028km (639 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Quimper and Alès
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Transavia France
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Airports near Alès
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Alès
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Alès
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Alès