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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Caen is to bus via Montélimar which costs €60 - €140 and takes 17h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alès to Caen is to train and fly which takes 5h 34m and costs €230 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Caen. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Caen via Gare Triaire, Nîmes and Paris - Orly Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Caen. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Caen via Nimes, Gare de Lyon and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Alès to Caen?

The distance between Alès and Caen is 978 km. The road distance is 780.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Alès to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Alès to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Caen bus from?

Alès to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Alès to Caen?

The best way to get from Alès to Caen is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €100 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €170 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Alès to Caen bus arrive?

Alès to Caen bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.

Where does the Alès to Caen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alès to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Caen is 781 km. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Alès to Caen.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Alès to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to Caen by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Paris Gare De LyonTgv
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 6m
€105–314
Bus via Montélimar
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare RoutièreE13
2. Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Montelimar Gare Routiere
3. Take the bus from Montélimar to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5
4. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Caen - Bus Station
17h 42m
€63–135
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Paris - Orly Airport
3. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Caen
15h 16m
€65–168
Drive 780.6 km
1. Drive from Alès to Caen780.6 km
9h 35m
€121–175
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)LYS - CFR
5h 34m
€233–423
Train via Clermont-Ferrand
1. Take the train from Ales to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Paris Bercy
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
11h 27m
€69–335
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)MRS - CFR
6h 11m
€91–312
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MPL - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 3m
€167–435
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MPL - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h
€147–415
Train, bus to Le Puy – Loudes Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Langogne
2. Take the bus from LANGOGNE - LANGOGNE - Gare Sncf to CHASPUZAC - Aéroport
3. Fly from Le Puy – Loudes Airport (LPY) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LPY - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 30m
€498–1,022

Alès to Caen by train and subway

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7h 6mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Distance: 977.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ales to Caen via Nimes, Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Caen via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes, and Paris - Orly Airport in around 15h 16m.

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