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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Alès is to bus via Montélimar which costs €60 - €130 and takes 17h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Alès is to fly and train which takes 6h 9m and costs €220 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Alès. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Ales via Paris - Orly Airport, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Alès. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Ales via Saint-Lazare, Paris Gare De Lyon and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Caen to Alès?

The distance between Caen and Alès is 978 km. The road distance is 778.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Alès without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Caen to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Alès train from?

Caen to Alès train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Alès?

The best way to get from Caen to Alès is to train via Paris which takes 7h 38m and costs €95 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €170 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Caen to Alès bus arrive?

Caen to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris - Orly Airport station.

Where does the Caen to Alès train arrive?

Caen to Alès train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

Can I drive from Caen to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Caen to Alès is 779 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Caen to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Caen 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 38m
€96–311
Bus via Montélimar
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5
2. Take the bus from Paris-Orly Airport - Orly Parking P5 to Montélimar
3. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routiere
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
17h 33m
€64–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris - Orly Airport
2. Take the bus from Paris - Orly Airport to Nîmes
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
15h 35m
€92–166
Drive 778.6 km
1. Drive from Caen to Alès778.6 km
9h 38m
€120–174
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CFR - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 9m
€228–443
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Le MansK39
2. Take the train from Le Mans to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 55m
€140–444
Fly Caen – Carpiquet Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CFR - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 33m
€91–322
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ORY - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 40m
€134–420
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)CDG - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 8m
€169–446
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ORY - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 6m
€149–456

Caen to Alès by train and subway

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7h 38mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 977.8 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Ales via Paris Saint-Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nimes in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Ales via Paris - Orly Airport, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 15h 35m.

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