How to travel from Rochefort to Alès, France

The distance between Rochefort and Alès is around 721km (448 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Rochefort 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from La Rochelle (LRH) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Alès

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Rochefort and Alès is around 721km (448 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 446km (277 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Rochefort and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rochefort and Alès. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 30m, 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 Rochefort and Alès. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle, 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 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Rochefort and Alès. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Rochefort and Alès. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Alès

Transport options from Rochefort to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
3h 50m
€180($180)
once daily801km (498 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€205($205)
4 times a day890km (553 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 10m
€190($190)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane5h 25m
€175($175)
once daily853km (530 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€190($190)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7hrs
€235($235)
4 times a day992km (617 miles)
Train
7h 30m
€115($115)
every 4 hours766km (476 miles)
Bus
11h 25m
€49($49)
5 times a week832km (517 miles)
Train and Bus
9h 50m
€66($66)
once daily745km (463 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€130($130)
on demand721km (448 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