What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to La Rochelle?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to La Rochelle is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to La Rochelle?

The fastest way to get from Alès to La Rochelle is to train and fly which takes 5h 53m and costs €100 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to La Rochelle station. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at La Rochelle - Bus Station via Gare Triaire and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and La Rochelle?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to La Rochelle. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at La Rochelle Ville via Nimes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Alès to La Rochelle?

The distance between Alès and La Rochelle is 1205 km. The road distance is 607.6 km.

How do I travel from Alès to La Rochelle without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to La Rochelle without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 38m and costs €130 - €390.

How long does it take to get from Alès to La Rochelle?

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Alès to La Rochelle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to La Rochelle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alès to La Rochelle train from?

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

Train or bus from Alès to La Rochelle?

The best way to get from Alès to La Rochelle is to train via Paris which takes 8h 38m and costs €130 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the Alès to La Rochelle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alès to La Rochelle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alès to La Rochelle?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to La Rochelle is 608 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Alès to La Rochelle.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to La Rochelle?

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Where can I stay near La Rochelle?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to La Rochelle 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to La Rochelle VilleTgv
8h 38m
€131–381
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ales to NimesAutocar
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
12h 1m
€40–78
Drive 607.6 km
1. Drive from Alès to La Rochelle607.6 km
8h 38m
€94–136
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MPL - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 12m
€74–244
Train
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La RochelleTer
10h 9m
€51–276
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux718
3. Take the bus from Bordeaux to La Rochelle701
13h 13m
€58–110
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to La Rochelle – Île De Ré 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 La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)MRS - LRH
5h 53m
€104–360
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)MRS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 51m
€95–242
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)MRS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to La Rochelle
9h 18m
€75–217
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique 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 Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)LYS - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to La Rochelle
8h 19m
€132–273

Alès to La Rochelle by train

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8h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,204.8 km
Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Alès, France and La Rochelle, France?

You can take a train from Ales to La Rochelle Ville via Nimes and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to La Rochelle - Bus Station via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 12h 1m.

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