How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Alès, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Alès is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez 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 AlèsSaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière Toulon, Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle then Avignon - Gare Routière PEM and then to Ales - Gare Routière.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Alès

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Alès is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 226km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Saint-Tropez and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Alès is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Raphael Valescure, Marseille St Charles and Nimes. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Tropez and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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-Tropez and Alès. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière Toulon, Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle and Avignon - Gare Routière PEM. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

ZOU! Var, Zou! LER and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Alès. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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-Tropez and Alès. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Tropez and Alès

Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€175($175)
every 3 hours372km (231 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
€3($3)
4 times a day320km (199 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€48($48)
on demand267km (166 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