There are 7 ways to get from Bordeaux to Alès by 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
best- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to NimesIntercités
- Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
6h 38m€34–100Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
9h 16m€33–97Drive 495.2 km
- Drive from Bordeaux to Alès495.2 km
6h 11m€76–109Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BOD - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
- Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 14m€58–169Bus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmes718 / ...
- Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
10h 25m€40–90Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
- Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 12m€80–240Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)BOD - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 13m€128–345
Bordeaux to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Alès is to train which costs €30 - €100 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Alès is to drive which takes 6h 11m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Bordeaux and Alès is 601 km. The road distance is 495.2 km.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Alès without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €30 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Bordeaux to Alès, including transfers.
Bordeaux to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bordeaux station.
Bordeaux to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.
The best way to get from Bordeaux to Alès is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €90 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Ales via Nimes in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–240
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–480
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–120
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 Bordeaux St Jean to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–85
- 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
- €8–18
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–12
- Rail 1st Class
- €12–18
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–20
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bordeaux to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bordeaux to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.
Bordeaux to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Alès is 495 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Bordeaux to Alès.
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