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

The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Carcassonne and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Carcassonne and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Carcassonne to Alès?

The distance between Carcassonne and Alès is 254 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Alès without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €24 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Carcassonne to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carcassonne to Alès train from?

Carcassonne to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.

Train or bus from Carcassonne to Alès?

The best way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €24 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Carcassonne to Alès bus arrive?

Carcassonne to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.

Where does the Carcassonne to Alès train arrive?

Carcassonne to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Carcassonne to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Alès is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Carcassonne to Alès.

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

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Carcassonne to Alès - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carcassonne to Alès by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carcassonne to NimesIntercités / ...
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
3h 24m
€24–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carcassonne to Nîmes1768
2. Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
6h 15m
€22–38
Drive 223.5 km
1. Drive from Carcassonne to Alès223.5 km
2h 26m
€35–50

Carcassonne to Alès by train

72Weekly Trains

3h 24mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254 km
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Carcassonne to Ales via Nimes in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 6h 15m.

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