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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Rodez is to bus which costs €9 - €18 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alès to Rodez is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Rodez?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Rodez. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Rodez via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Alès to Rodez?

The distance between Alès and Rodez is 222 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Alès to Rodez without a car is to train and bus via Mende which takes 6h 44m and costs €21 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Alès to Rodez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Rodez bus from?

Alès to Rodez bus services, operated by liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère), depart from ALÈS - Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Rodez train from?

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

Train or bus from Alès to Rodez?

The best way to get from Alès to Rodez is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs €9 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Alès to Rodez bus arrive?

Alès to Rodez bus services, operated by liO – Service Public Occitanie Transports (Lozère), arrive at FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare station.

Where does the Alès to Rodez train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alès to Rodez?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Rodez is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Alès to Rodez.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Alès and Rodez?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Rodez. However, there are services departing from ALÈS - Gare Routière and arriving at RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière via FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare, MENDE - Gare Sncf and SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

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

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

Train, bus via Mende
best
1. Take the train from Ales to MendeTer
2. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF280
3. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière214
6h 44m
€21–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare251
2. Take the bus from FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare to MENDE - Gare Sncf251
3. Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF280
4. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière214
7h 24m
€9–18
Drive 172.9 km
1. Drive from Alès to Rodez172.9 km
2h 48m
€27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to MarvejolsTer
2. Take the train from Marvejols to Severac Le ChateauTer
3. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière214
6h 59m
€34–81
Train
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse MatabiauTer
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to RodezTer
7h 33m
€59–126

Alès to Rodez by train and bus

14Weekly Services

6h 44mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.9 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière via FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare, MENDE - Gare Sncf, and SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ales to Rodez via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau in around 7h 33m.

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