What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Bourges?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Bourges is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Bourges?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Bourges is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Bourges?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Bourges. However, there are services departing from ALÈS - Gare Routière and arriving at Bourges via Avignon and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Bourges?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Bourges via Nimes and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.

How far is it from Alès to Bourges?

The distance between Alès and Bourges is 638 km. The road distance is 436.9 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Bourges without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €50 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Bourges?

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Alès to Bourges, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Bourges bus from?

Alès to Bourges bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), depart from ALÈS - Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Bourges train from?

Alès to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Bourges?

The best way to get from Alès to Bourges is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs €50 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Alès to Bourges bus arrive?

Alès to Bourges bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), arrive at Avignon - Pem station.

Where does the Alès to Bourges train arrive?

Alès to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Bourges?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Bourges is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Alès to Bourges.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Bourges?

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Where can I stay near Bourges?

There are 395+ hotels available in Bourges.

Alès to Bourges - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Alès to Bourges by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to BourgesTer
7h 36m
€50–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Lyon to Bourges724
11h 5m
€38–82
Drive 436.9 km
1. Drive from Alès to Bourges436.9 km
5h 19m
€68–98
Train via Clermont-Ferrand
1. Take the train from Ales to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to NeversTer
3. Take the train from Nevers to BourgesTer
8h 30m
€66–176
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to Clermont La PardieuTer
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to BourgesFlixBus N707 / ...
8h 33m
€50–125

Alès to Bourges by train

33Weekly Trains

7h 36mAverage Duration

€50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 637.9 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Bourges, France?

You can take a train from Ales to Bourges via Nimes and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Bourges via Avignon, Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, and Lyon in around 11h 5m.

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