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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Alès is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Alès is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Alès. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Le Lac and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Alès. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Ales via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Besançon to Alès?

The distance between Besançon and Alès is 594 km. The road distance is 472.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Alès without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €95 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Besançon to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Alès train from?

Besançon to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Alès?

The best way to get from Besançon to Alès is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Besançon to Alès bus arrive?

Besançon to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.

Where does the Besançon to Alès train arrive?

Besançon to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Alès is 472 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Besançon to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

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Besançon to Alès - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Alès by train (TGV), 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
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
6h 41m
€99–217
Bus via Valence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Valence
2. Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Aubenas Gare Routiere
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
10h 27m
€28–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Besançon to AvignonN720
2. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
9h 24m
€34–51
Drive 472.3 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Alès472.3 km
5h 14m
€73–105

Besançon to Alès by train

17Weekly Trains

6h 41mAverage Duration

€99Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Besançon to Alès.

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Distance: 593.9 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Ales via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Nimes in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon - Pem in around 9h 24m.

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