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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Alès is to bus which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Alès is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Alès. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ales via Montpellier, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Alès. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Ales via Dijon Ville and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Basel to Alès?

The distance between Basel and Alès is 742 km. The road distance is 585.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Alès without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 7h 14m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Basel to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alès bus from?

Basel to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alès train from?

Basel to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Alès?

The best way to get from Basel to Alès is to train via Dijon which takes 7h 14m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 13h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Alès bus arrive?

Basel to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Alès train arrive?

Basel to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Alès is 586 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Basel to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

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Basel to Alès - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Alès by train (TGV), 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 via Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 14m
€102–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellier
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Nîmes718 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
13h 53m
€48–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
4. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
12h 44m
€74–138
Drive 585.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Alès585.7 km
7h 9m
€102–148
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 35m
€106–264
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 32m
€91–303
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 17m
€173–374
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ZRH - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 58m
€184–547
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)SXB - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 59m
€126–410
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 29m
€134–301
Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)BSL - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 32m
€87–321

Basel to Alès by train

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7h 14mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.1 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Ales via Dijon Ville and Nimes in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Ales via Montpellier, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 13h 53m.

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