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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Alès is to bus via Valence which costs €55 - €90 and takes 15h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Alès is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €150 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Gare routière via Valence Gare Routiere I and Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Ales via Arras, Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Lens to Alès?

The distance between Lens and Alès is 996 km. The road distance is 834.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Alès without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Lens to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Alès bus from?

Lens to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lens station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Alès train from?

Lens to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Arras station.

Train or bus from Lens to Alès?

The best way to get from Lens to Alès is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Valence, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 15h 57m.

Where does the Lens to Alès bus arrive?

Lens to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Valence - Central Bus Station.

Where does the Lens to Alès train arrive?

Lens to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Lens to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Alès is 834 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Lens to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 123+ hotels available in Alès.

Lens to Alès - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Alès by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Lille Europe to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 57m
€119–230
Bus via Valence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Valence - Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Aubenas Gare Routiere
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
15h 57m
€56–88
Drive 834.3 km
1. Drive from Lens to Alès834.3 km
9h 45m
€129–187
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CDG - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 13m
€138–391
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Arras to Lyon Part DieuTgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 23m
€96–277
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Avignon1685
2. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
18h 20m
€66–122
Fly Lille-Lesquin Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LIL - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 1m
€127–274
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)CDG - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 37m
€158–457
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CDG - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 50m
€155–412
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nord
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ORY - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 57m
€160–444
Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Charleroi-Central
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
10h 44m
€95–218

Lens to Alès by train and bus

22Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 996.4 km
Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Ales via Lille Flandres, Gare Rue De Tournai, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Nimes in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Gare routière via Valence Gare Routiere I, Aubenas Gare Routiere, and Gare Routière in around 15h 57m.

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