How to travel from Rouen to Alès, France

The distance between Rouen and Alès is around 727km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Rouen 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 AlèsRouen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration11h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Alès

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €55 ($55) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Rouen and Alès is around 727km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 633km (393 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Rouen and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €55 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rouen and Alès. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Rouen and Alès. It typically takes around 11h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 60m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare 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 4h 30m.

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 Rouen and Alès. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Alès

Transport options from Rouen to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
4h 30m
€265($265)
every 2 hours902km (561 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 40m
€190($190)
once daily877km (545 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 45m
€155($155)
every 2 hours866km (538 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5hrs
€245($245)
once daily963km (598 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 15m
€250($250)
once daily996km (619 miles)
Train to Abancourt, plane5h 25m
€200($200)
5 times a week969km (602 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6hrs
€280($280)
twice daily727km (452 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€165($165)
once daily885km (550 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare10h 5m
€290($290)
every 20 mins818km (508 miles)
Bus
11h 60m
€55($55)
once daily901km (560 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
€140($140)
on demand785km (488 miles)

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Airlines

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