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

The cheapest way to get from Firminy to Alès is to drive which costs €29 - €45 and takes 3h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Firminy to Alès is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Firminy and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Firminy to Alès. However, there are services departing from Firminy and arriving at Ales via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Firminy to Alès?

The distance between Firminy and Alès is 386 km. The road distance is 190.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Firminy to Alès without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Firminy to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Firminy to Alès train from?

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

Where does the Firminy to Alès train arrive?

Firminy to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Firminy to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Firminy to Alès is 190 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Firminy to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Alès.

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

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

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 St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
5h 23m
€51–141
Drive 190.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Firminy to Alès190.3 km
3h 6m
€30–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Firminy to Le Puy En VelayTer
2. Take the bus from Pôle intermodal to Gare SNCFH01
3. Take the train from Langogne to AlesTer
5h 54m
€36–47

Firminy to Alès by train

75Weekly Trains

5h 23mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.2 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Firminy to Ales via St Etienne Chateaucreux, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nimes in around 5h 23m.

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