How to travel from Versailles to Alès, France

The distance between Versailles and Alès is around 593km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Versailles to Alès by train, bus, 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 Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud then Nimes and then to Ales.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Alès.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance711km (442 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Alès

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Alès by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Versailles and Alès is around 593km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 541km (336 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Versailles and Alès by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Alès is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Alès, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Alès. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Nimes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Versailles and Alès. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Versailles and Alès. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Alès. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau, Lyon Perrache, Nîmes and Quatrefages. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Versailles and Alès. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Alès. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Ales. instead which will take 3h 15m.

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 Versailles and Alès. The distance is around 711km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Alès is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Alès

Transport options from Versailles to Alès
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 15m
€145($145)
every 2 hours731km (454 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), train3h 35m
€235($235)
once daily828km (515 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€250($250)
every 2 hours787km (489 miles)
Train to La Défense, plane4h 20m
€235($235)
once daily880km (547 miles)
Fly to Le Puy (LPY), Train4h 35m
€270($270)
twice daily593km (369 miles)
Train
4h 25m
€150($150)
once daily759km (472 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€53($53)
4 times a week768km (477 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€130($130)
on demand711km (442 miles)

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Airlines

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