How to travel from Reims to Alès, France

The distance between Reims and Alès is around 732km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Reims to Alès by train, 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 Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris-Est then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance732km (455 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Alès

There are several options for getting from Reims to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).

The distance between Reims and Alès is around 732km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Reims and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Reims and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reims and Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV 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 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then 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 4h 15m.

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 Reims and Alès. The distance is around 732km (455 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Reims to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Alès

Transport options from Reims to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane + 5 similar
3h 15m
€275($275)
4 times a day858km (533 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 20m
€200($200)
once daily832km (517 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane3h 55m
€265($265)
once daily951km (591 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€180($180)
every 3 hours874km (543 miles)
Train to Paris-Est, plane4h 35m
€270($270)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Train to Paris-Est, plane5h 35m
€310($310)
twice daily736km (457 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€160($160)
every 4 hours886km (551 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville7h 10m
€155($155)
3 times a week811km (504 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€130($130)
on demand732km (455 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