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.
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.
👋 Also check out Alès → Saint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.
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.
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Take the train to Rennes then Nîmes and then to Ales.
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Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 4 similar | 3h 50m | €435($435) | every 2 hours | 872km (542 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €190($190) | once daily | 961km (597 miles) |
Train to Pontchaillou, plane | 4h 40m | €260($260) | once daily | 1,005km (625 miles) |
Train to Rennes, plane | 5hrs | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 949km (590 miles) |
Train to Rennes, plane | 5h 45m | €200($200) | once daily | 1,090km (677 miles) |
Train | 7h 5m | €185($185) | twice a week | 1,174km (729 miles) |
Bus | 14h 50m | €66($66) | once daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | €165($165) | on demand | 925km (575 miles) |
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The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.