The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès is around 315km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Alès by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alès → Saint-Paul-de-Vence if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
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Take the bus to Nîmes.
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There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Alès by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).
The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès is around 315km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 248km (154 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Alès is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès. We recommend that you drive to Alès. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Alès. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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-Paul-de-Vence and Alès. The distance is around 315km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Alès is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €235($235) | once daily | 597km (371 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train | 4h 25m | €225($225) | once daily | 730km (453 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €28($28) | once daily | 340km (211 miles) |
Bus via Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station | 7h 30m | €19($19) | 6 times a week | 388km (241 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | €57($57) | on demand | 315km (196 miles) |
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liO Occitanie
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.