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

The cheapest way to get from Espalion to Alès is to bus which costs €11 - €22 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Espalion to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €26 - €40.

How far is it from Espalion to Alès?

The distance between Espalion and Alès is 259 km. The road distance is 169 km.

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

The best way to get from Espalion to Alès without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 26m and costs €22 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Espalion to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Espalion to Alès bus from?

Espalion to Alès bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Aveyron, depart from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière station.

Train or bus from Espalion to Alès?

The best way to get from Espalion to Alès is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €22 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Espalion to Alès bus arrive?

Espalion to Alès bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Aveyron, arrive at SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF station.

Can I drive from Espalion to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Espalion to Alès is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Espalion to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Alès.

Espalion to Alès - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Espalion and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Espalion to Alès. However, there are services departing from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - MENDE - Foirail and FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

There are 4 ways to get from Espalion to Alès by bus, train, train (TGV), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF214
2. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - Gare Sncf280
3. Take the train from Mende to AlesTer
8h 26m
€23–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF214
2. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - MENDE - Foirail280
3. Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare251
4. Take the bus from FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare to ALÈS - Gare Routière251
8h 57m
€12–22
Train
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 55m
€52–136
Drive 169 km
1. Drive from Espalion to Alès169 km
2h 40m
€27–38

Espalion to Alès by bus and train

14Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 258.7 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Espalion, Occitanie, France and Alès, France?

You can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to Ales via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, Rodez, Toulouse Matabiau, and Nimes in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc to ALÈS - Gare Routière via RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - MENDE - Foirail, and FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare in around 8h 57m.

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