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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Royan is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 14h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alès to Royan is to drive which takes 8h 19m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Royan?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Royan. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at ROY Gare Intermodale via Gare Triaire, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Gare routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Royan?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Royan. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Royan via Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Alès to Royan?

The distance between Alès and Royan is 759 km. The road distance is 560.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Alès to Royan without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs €55 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Alès to Royan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Royan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alès to Royan train from?

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

Train or bus from Alès to Royan?

The best way to get from Alès to Royan is to train which takes 10h and costs €55 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 14h 34m.

Where does the Alès to Royan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alès to Royan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alès to Royan?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Royan is 560 km. It takes approximately 8h 19m to drive from Alès to Royan.

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

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Where can I stay near Royan?

There are 1725+ hotels available in Royan.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to Royan by train, bus, car, 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 Bordeaux St Jean
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to RoyanTer
10h
€58–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to La Rochelle - Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Gare routière to ROY Gare Intermodale153
14h 34m
€42–90
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux718
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to RoyanTer
13h 27m
€64–123
Drive 560.4 km
1. Drive from Alès to Royan560.4 km
8h 19m
€87–125
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 Saintes
9h 53m
€79–219
Train via Saintes
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 SaintesTer
10h 44m
€55–278
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 Saintes
10h 34m
€87–263
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac 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 Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)LYS - BOD
4. Take the train from Bordeaux Saint-Jean to Saintes
9h 36m
€131–260
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 Saintes
11h 13m
€108–261
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
4. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintes
9h 28m
€121–387

Alès to Royan by train

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Distance: 759.3 km
Duration: 10h

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

You can take a train from Ales to Royan via Nimes and Bordeaux St Jean in around 10h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to ROY Gare Intermodale via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, La Rochelle - Bus Station, and Gare routière in around 14h 34m.

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