How to travel from Rennes to Alès, France
The distance between Rennes and Alès is around 794km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Rennes 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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Rennes if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train
Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.
- Duration2h 60m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€415($420)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nîmes and then to Ales.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple train operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Rennes to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €415 ($420).
The distance between Rennes and Alès is around 794km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 627km (390 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Rennes and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rennes to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €415 ($420).
The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Rennes to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rennes and Alès. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Rennes and Alès. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 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 Rennes and Alès. The distance is around 842km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train + 6 similar | 2h 60m | €415($420) | every 2 hours | 794km (493 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €170($170) | once daily | 883km (549 miles) |
| Fly to Marseille (MRS), train | 3h 50m | €245($245) | once daily | 928km (576 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €200($200) | every 3 hours | 868km (540 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 50m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train | 5h 10m | €275($275) | every 4 hours | 913km (567 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 15m | €230($230) | every 4 hours | 971km (603 miles) |
Train | 6h 10m | €170($170) | twice a week | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €150($150) | on demand | 842km (523 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Rennes and Alès
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
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