There are 5 ways to get from Alès to Lyon by train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, rideshare, or car
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- Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2h 59m€23–86Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alès to Lyon246.2 km
3h 8m€12–19Train, bus
- Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
- Take the bus from Nîmes to LyonFlixBus N748 / ...
5h 8m€15–53Bus
- Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
- Take the bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
5h 35m€16–22Drive 244.3 km
- Drive from Alès to Lyon244.3 km
2h 48m€38–55
Alès to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from ALÈS - Gare Routière and arriving at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Avignon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alès to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Alès and Lyon is 312 km. The road distance is 244.3 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €23 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Alès to Lyon, including transfers.
Alès to Lyon bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), depart from ALÈS - Gare Routière station.
Alès to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €23 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €22 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Ales to Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station via Avignon in around 5h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Nîmes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 0806 800 350
- Website
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Avignon to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Alès to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alès to Lyon bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), arrive at Avignon - Pem station.
Alès to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Lyon is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Alès to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alès and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.































