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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Alès is to bus via Genoa which costs €45 - €60 and takes 16h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Alès is to fly and train which takes 7h 12m and costs €140 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via La Beauvalle and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ales via Milano Centrale, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Bologna to Alès?

The distance between Bologna and Alès is 936 km. The road distance is 727.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Alès without a car is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Bologna to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bologna to Alès train from?

Bologna to Alès train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Alès?

The best way to get from Bologna to Alès is to train which takes 10h 11m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Bologna to Alès bus arrive?

Bologna to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aix-en-Provence station.

Where does the Bologna to Alès train arrive?

Bologna to Alès train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Alès is 728 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Bologna to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 230+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Alès by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, Renfe)

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 Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery TgvFr
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
10h 11m
€123–236
Bus via Genoa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria
2. Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
16h 6m
€47–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Aix-en-Provence482
2. Take the bus from La Beauvalle to PEM Gare Routière63
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
15h 3m
Drive 727.7 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Alès727.7 km
9h 1m
€115–166
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BLQ - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 12m
€144–351
Train via Ventimiglia
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to VentimigliaIc
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to NimesTer
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
14h 23m
€77–151
Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)BLQ - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 29m
€128–386
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MXP - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 7m
€107–270
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)VCE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 49m
€129–353

Bologna to Alès by train

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10h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 936.3 km
Duration: 10h 11m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Ales via Milano Centrale, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, and Nimes in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Aix-en-Provence, La Beauvalle, and Avignon - Pem in around 15h 3m.

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