The distance between Valence and Alès is around 148km (92 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Valence 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 → Valence if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes and then to Ales.
Take the bus to Gare Routière and then to Gare Routière.
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There are several options for getting from Valence to Alès by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Valence and Alès is around 148km (92 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (69 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Valence and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Valence to Alès is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Valence and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Valence and Alès. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Valence to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Valence and Alès. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Valence and Alès. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Valence to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA, SNCF Bus and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche run regular bus services between Valence and Alès. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Valence to Alès. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Ales. instead which will take 1h 25m.
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 Valence and Alès. The distance is around 148km (92 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Valence to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €59 ($59).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | €59($59) | hourly | 220km (137 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €3($3) | twice daily | 157km (98 miles) |
Bus via Aubenas Gare Routiere | 3h 45m | €16($16) | twice daily | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €27($27) | on demand | 148km (92 miles) |
Réseau interurbain Cars Région Express AURA
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes - cars Région Ardèche
The following major airports near Alès offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.