How to travel from Saint-Malo to Alès, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Alès is around 872km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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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Train to Pontchaillou, plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €435($435)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Rennes then Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration14h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance925km (575 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Alès

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 14h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €435 ($435).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Alès is around 872km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 686km (426 miles)

It takes around 7h 5m to get from Saint-Malo and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €435 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Alès. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Malo and Alès. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Saint-Malo and Alès. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Saint-Malo and Alès. The distance is around 925km (575 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Alès

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 4 similar
3h 50m
€435($435)
every 2 hours872km (542 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€190($190)
once daily961km (597 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane4h 40m
€260($260)
once daily1,005km (625 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5hrs
€215($215)
every 3 hours949km (590 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 45m
€200($200)
once daily1,090km (677 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€185($185)
twice a week1,174km (729 miles)
Bus
14h 50m
€66($66)
once daily1,114km (692 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€165($165)
on demand925km (575 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