How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Alès, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Alès is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
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.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes then Nîmes and then to Ales.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€570($570)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier then Nîmes and then to Ales.
- Duration13h 5m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€71($71)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Alès
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Alès is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 601km (374 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Alès is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes and Nîmes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Alès. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 60m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and 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 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire 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 3h 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 Saint-Nazaire and Alès. The distance is around 863km (536 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around €570 ($570).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Alès
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 3h 30m | €155($155) | every 3 hours | 783km (486 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 50m | €145($145) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 15m | €170($170) | once daily | 923km (574 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 40m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 1,007km (626 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 40m | €295($295) | once daily | 1,141km (709 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 40m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 885km (550 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 60m | €570($570) | twice a week | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 10h 20m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 1,000km (621 miles) |
Train and Bus | 13h 5m | €71($71) | twice daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Drive | 8h 40m | €155($155) | on demand | 863km (536 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Alès
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Alès
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Alès
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 119km (74 miles) from Alès
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 158km (98 miles) from Alès