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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Bourges is to train and bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 13m.

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 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 €60 - €160.

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 train from?

Alès to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales 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 407+ hotels available in Bourges.

Alès to Bourges - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Alès to Bourges by train (TGV, Renfe), car, train, or bus

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
€60–156
Train via Clermont-Ferrand
cheapest
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 35m
€44–163
Drive 436.9 km
1. Drive from Alès to Bourges436.9 km
5h 19m
€68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to Clermont La PardieuTer
2. Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to BourgesN724 / ...
8h 13m
€51–104

Alès to Bourges by train

34Weekly Trains

7h 36mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest 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.

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