How to travel from Toulouse to Alès, France

The distance between Toulouse and Alès is around 331km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Toulouse 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.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance331km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Alès

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Toulouse and Alès is around 331km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 219km (136 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Toulouse and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Alès is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulouse to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

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

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulouse to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Alès. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Toulouse and Alès. The distance is around 331km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Alès

Transport options from Toulouse to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
€55($55)
every 4 hours345km (214 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€27($27)
once daily340km (211 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€60($60)
on demand331km (205 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