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

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Alès is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Alès is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Lille, Le Lac and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Ales via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Bruges to Alès?

The distance between Bruges and Alès is 1155 km. The road distance is 926.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bruges to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Bruges to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bruges to Alès train from?

Bruges to Alès train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Alès?

The best way to get from Bruges to Alès is to train which takes 8h 53m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 18h 44m.

Where does the Bruges to Alès bus arrive?

Bruges to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Bruges to Alès train arrive?

Bruges to Alès train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Alès is 927 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Bruges to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

Bruges to Alès - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Bruges to Alès by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Bruges to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 53m
€121–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille757
2. Take the bus from Lille to Avignon
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
18h 44m
€58–123
Drive 926.7 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Alès926.7 km
10h 41m
€144–207
Bus to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lille Lesquin Airport
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LIL - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 43m
€118–292
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to NimesTgv
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
14h 43m
€271–415
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BRU - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 49m
€107–285
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 31m
€134–356
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CRL - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 25m
€93–235
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI)CRL - FNI
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 36m
€137–598
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Central
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)AMS - MPL
4. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 54m
€181–462

Bruges to Alès by train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,155.2 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Bruges to Ales via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Nimes in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bruges to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Lille, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon - Pem in around 18h 44m.

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