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

The cheapest way to get from Gardanne to Alès is to drive which costs €24 - €35 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gardanne to Alès is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Gardanne and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Gardanne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Gardanne and arriving at Ales via Marseille St Charles and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Gardanne to Alès?

The distance between Gardanne and Alès is 199 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Gardanne to Alès without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €27 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Gardanne to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gardanne to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Gardanne to Alès?

The best way to get from Gardanne to Alès is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs €27 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 23m.

Where does the Gardanne to Alès train arrive?

Gardanne to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Gardanne to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Gardanne to Alès is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Gardanne to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1095+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Gardanne to Alès by train (Renfe), bus, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gardanne to Marseille St CharlesTer
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
4h 24m
€27–56
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
5h 22m
€23–58
Drive 157.2 km
1. Drive from Gardanne to Alès157.2 km
1h 47m
€25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sous Préfecture to PEM Gare Routière63
2. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
5h 23m

Gardanne to Alès by train

93Weekly Trains

4h 24mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.7 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Gardanne to Ales via Marseille St Charles and Nimes in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gardanne to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Aix En Provence, Sous Préfecture, and Avignon - Pem in around 5h 23m.

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