There are 4 ways to get from Arbois to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), train, bus, 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 Arbois to Lyon Part DieuTer
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
- Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
5h 51m€62–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arbois to Besancon Viotte
- Take the bus from Besançon to Avignon
- Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
11h 31m€43–67Train, bus
- Take the train from Arbois to Lyon PerracheTer
- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignon
- Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
9h 29m€46–83Drive 425.5 km
- Drive from Arbois to Alès425.5 km
4h 31m€65–94
Arbois to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arbois to Alès is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Arbois to Alès is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Arbois to Alès. However, there are services departing from Arbois and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Besançon, Le Lac and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Arbois to Alès. However, there are services departing from Arbois and arriving at Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Arbois and Alès is 476 km. The road distance is 425.5 km.
The best way to get from Arbois to Alès without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Arbois to Alès, including transfers.
Arbois to Alès bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Arbois station.
Arbois to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arbois station.
The best way to get from Arbois to Alès is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 31m.
What companies run services between Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Arbois to Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arbois to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Besancon Viotte, Besançon, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon - Pem in around 11h 31m.
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 Arbois to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arbois to Lyon Perrache
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €28–45
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–65
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €60–100
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 0806 800 350
- Website
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Arbois to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Besançon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Arbois to Alès bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Arbois to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arbois to Alès is 425 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Arbois to Alès.
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