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

The cheapest way to get from Dunkirk to Alès is to bus via Paris which costs €35 - €130 and takes 18h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunkirk to Alès is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €120 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Dunkirk and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunkirk station to Alès. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station and arriving at Gare routière via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Montelimar Gare Routiere and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Dunkirk and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Alès. However, there are services departing from Dunkerque and arriving at Ales via Lille Europe and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Dunkirk to Alès?

The distance between Dunkirk and Alès is 1036 km. The road distance is 921.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Alès without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Dunkirk to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Alès bus from?

Dunkirk to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station.

Where do I catch the Dunkirk to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Dunkirk to Alès?

The best way to get from Dunkirk to Alès is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €35 - €130 and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Dunkirk to Alès bus arrive?

Dunkirk to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Dunkirk to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dunkirk to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunkirk to Alès is 922 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Dunkirk to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dunkirk 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 Dunkerque to Lille EuropeTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 41m
€126–232
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Montélimar
3. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routiere
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
18h 43m
€35–124
Drive 921.8 km
1. Drive from Dunkirk to Alès921.8 km
10h 42m
€143–206
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
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 49m
€137–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
2. Take the bus from Lille to Avignon
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
18h 44m
€56–112
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
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
8h 8m
€154–416
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
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
8h 31m
€174–472
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Paris Nord
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 24m
€174–474
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
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
9h 38m
€123–341
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Dunkerque to Lille Europe
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airport
4. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CRL - MRS
5. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
6. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 12m
€113–291

Dunkirk to Alès by train

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7h 41mAverage Duration

€126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,036.3 km
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Dunkerque to Ales via Lille Europe and Nimes in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dunkirk - Pôle d'Échange Station to Gare routière via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Montelimar Gare Routiere, Aubenas Gare Routiere, and Gare Routière in around 18h 43m.

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