How to travel from Toulon to Alès, France

The distance between Toulon and Alès is around 228km (142 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Toulon 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 AlèsToulon 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.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Bus

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance228km (142 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Alès

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Toulon and Alès is around 228km (142 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Toulon and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Alès is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Alès. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 2h 40m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Alès. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Toulon and Alès. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

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

Zou! LER and liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Toulon and Alès. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Toulon and Alès. The distance is around 228km (142 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Alès

Transport options from Toulon to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
€42($42)
every 3 hours241km (150 miles)
Bus
4hrs
4 times a day241km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€41($41)
on demand228km (142 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