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 €50 - €95 and takes 12h 3m.

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 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 Mulhouse Ville and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

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 which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Basel to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Alès train from?

Basel to Alès train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Alès?

The best way to get from Basel to Alès is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Alès train arrive?

Basel to Alès train services, operated by Luxembourg Railways (CFL), arrive at Nimes 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?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Alès.

Basel to Alès - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Alès by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Mulhouse Ville to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 28m
€100–303
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to NîmesFlixBus N1135
2. Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
12h 3m
€54–92
Drive 585.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Alès585.7 km
7h 9m
€103–148
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb 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 41m
€98–305
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
€74–144
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb 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 22m
€210–406
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 54m
€163–426
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 26m
€124–341
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 28m
€81–330

Basel to Alès by train

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 742.1 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Ales via Mulhouse Ville and Nimes in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Ales via Mulhouse Ville, Mulhouse, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 12h 3m.

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