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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Alès is to bus which costs €50 - €150 and takes 18h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Alès is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 56m and costs €120 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Ghent and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Alès. However, there are services departing from Ghent Dampoort and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Lille, Le Lac and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Alès. However, there are services departing from Gand-Saint-Pierre and arriving at Ales via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Ghent to Alès?

The distance between Ghent and Alès is 1115 km. The road distance is 924.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Ghent to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ghent to Alès train from?

Ghent to Alès train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Alès?

The best way to get from Ghent to Alès is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €150 and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Ghent to Alès bus arrive?

Ghent to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Ghent to Alès train arrive?

Ghent to Alès train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Alès is 924 km. It takes approximately 10h 41m to drive from Ghent to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1107+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ghent to Alès by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 23m
€115–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille to Avignon
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
18h 29m
€54–142
Drive 924.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Alès924.4 km
10h 41m
€141–204
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Nîmes-Alès-Camargue-Cévennes Airport (FNI)CRL - FNI
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 56m
€129–644
Train via Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to LuxembourgIc / ...
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to NimesTgv
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
14h 8m
€265–417
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BRU - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 38m
€102–284
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gent Sint Pieters Station to Charleroi Airport
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CRL - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 44m
€80–211
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BRU - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 21m
€134–345
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
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
8h 31m
€113–274
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandres
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)LIL - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 55m
€98–360

Ghent to Alès by train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,114.8 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Ales via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Nimes in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Lille, Le Lac, Gare Centre, and Avignon - Pem in around 18h 29m.

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