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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Alès is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Alès is to train and fly which takes 8h 39m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Alès. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Ales via Paris, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Calais to Alès?

The distance between Calais and Alès is 1060 km. The road distance is 922.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 39m to get from Calais to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Alès bus from?

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

Train or bus from Calais to Alès?

The best way to get from Calais to Alès is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Calais to Alès bus arrive?

Calais to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Calais to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Alès is 923 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Calais to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Alès.

Calais to Alès - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Calais to Alès by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 39m
€131–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Paris700
2. Take the bus from Paris to Nîmes
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
16h 25m
€64–132
Drive 922.6 km
1. Drive from Calais to Alès922.6 km
10h 29m
€143–206
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
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
8h 39m
€139–350
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to HazebrouckTer
2. Take the train from Hazebrouck to LensTer
3. Take the bus from Lens to Valence - Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Aubenas Gare Routiere
5. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
19h 26m
€80–126
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CDG - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 8m
€164–430
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)CDG - MPL
4. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 30m
€184–486
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 44m
€206–461
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BRU - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 22m
€133–345
Train, train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nord
3. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ORY - MPL
4. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 20m
€186–531
Train, train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
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
11h 44m
€108–264

Calais to Alès by train and bus

22Weekly Services

8h 39mAverage Duration

€131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,060.2 km
Duration: 8h 39m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Ales via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Nimes in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Ales via Paris, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 16h 25m.

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