The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Alès is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël to Alès by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Alès → Saint-Raphaël if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).
The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Alès is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Alès is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles and Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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-Raphaël and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salle Victor Hugo, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Raphaël and Alès. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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-Raphaël and Alès. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | €75($75) | every 3 hours | 334km (208 miles) |
Bus | 4h 45m | €25($25) | once daily | 310km (193 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €48($48) | on demand | 267km (166 miles) |
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.