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 €55 - €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 55m and costs €120 - €700.

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 22m.

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 22m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 22m 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 22m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €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.

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

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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, 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 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 22m
€128–242
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
€58–142
Drive 924.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Alès924.4 km
10h 41m
€144–207
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 39m
€95–288
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
€252–552
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 20m
€172–399
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 45m
€89–255
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 55m
€123–688
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Courtrai
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
9h 7m
€117–382
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventem
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
11h 45m
€107–393

Ghent to Alès by train

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8h 22mAverage Duration

€128Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,115 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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 22m. 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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