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.
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 Alès → Toulon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - La Beauvalle then Avignon - Gare Routière PEM and then to Ales - Gare Routière.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | €42($42) | every 3 hours | 241km (150 miles) |
Bus | 4hrs | 4 times a day | 241km (150 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 20m | €41($41) | on demand | 228km (142 miles) |
liO Occitanie
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.