How to travel from Strasbourg to Alès, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Alès is around 676km (420 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Alès by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Nîmes and then to Ales.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Alès

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Alès by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Strasbourg and Alès is around 676km (420 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Strasbourg and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Alès. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nîmes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Strasbourg and Alès. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Strasbourg and Alès. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Strasbourg and Alès. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Alès

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Alès

Transport options from Strasbourg to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 50m
€320($320)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 30m
€190($190)
once daily783km (487 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), train5h 20m
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,095km (680 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€130($130)
every 20 mins809km (503 miles)
Train via Nimes Pont Du Gard6h 5m
€135($135)
once daily817km (507 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€130($130)
on demand734km (456 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