How to travel from Rocamadour to Alès, France

The distance between Rocamadour and Alès is around 305km (190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rocamadour 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 AlèsRocamadour if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Figeac - Gare Routière, Rodez - Gare SNCF/Routière then Severac D'à - Gare SNCF and then to Mende - Gare Routier then take the train to Ales.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance305km (190 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rocamadour and Alès

There are several options for getting from Rocamadour to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Rocamadour and Alès is around 305km (190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (130 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Rocamadour and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rocamadour to Alès is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Rocamadour and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rocamadour and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rocamadour to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gourdon, Montauban Ville Bourbon and Nimes. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rocamadour and Alès. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Rocamadour and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rocamadour to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Rocamadour and Alès. The distance is around 305km (190 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rocamadour to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Rocamadour to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Rocamadour and Alès

Transport options from Rocamadour to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€150($150)
5 times a day528km (328 miles)
Train via Aurillac7h 55m
€130($130)
6 times a week394km (245 miles)
Bus and Train
7h 25m
€19($19)
6 times a week353km (220 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€55($55)
on demand305km (190 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