There are 4 ways to get from Alès to Rodez by bus, train (TGV), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ales to Mendebus
- Take the bus from MENDE - Gare Sncf to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCFbus 280
- Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routièrebus 214
5h 52m€22–39Train
- Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain Ter
6h 56m€85–154Drive 170.9 km
- Drive from Alès to Rodezcar 170.9 km
2h 33m€27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Ales to Marvejolstrain Ter
- Take the train from Marvejols to Severac Le Chateautrain Ter
- Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routièrebus 214
6h 59m€35–69
Alès to Rodez by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Rodez is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Rodez is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Rodez. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière via MENDE - Gare Sncf and SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
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 6h 56m.
The distance between Alès and Rodez is 208 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Rodez without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €21 - €40.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Alès to Rodez, including transfers.
Alès to Rodez bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.
Alès to Rodez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Rodez is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Rodez, France?
You can take a bus from Ales to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière via Mende, MENDE - Gare Sncf, and SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ales to Rodez via Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau in around 6h 56m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodez
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Marvejols
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Marvejols to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Ales to Mende
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Alès to Rodez bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Mende station.
Alès to Rodez train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Rodez is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Alès to Rodez.
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