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

The cheapest way to get from Lorient to Alès is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lorient to Alès is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €150 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lorient and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Lorient to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Ales via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lorient and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Lorient to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lorient and arriving at Ales via Rennes and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

How far is it from Lorient to Alès?

The distance between Lorient and Alès is 1272 km. The road distance is 851.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lorient to Alès without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €150 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Lorient to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lorient to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lorient to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Lorient to Alès?

The best way to get from Lorient to Alès is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €150 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 18h 20m.

Where does the Lorient to Alès bus arrive?

Lorient to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nantes station.

Where does the Lorient to Alès train arrive?

Lorient to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Rennes station.

Can I drive from Lorient to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Lorient to Alès is 852 km. It takes approximately 11h 7m to drive from Lorient to Alès.

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

Book your Lorient to Alès train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Lorient to Alès by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Lorient to RennesTer
2. Take the train from Rennes to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
9h 35m
€154–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Nantes761
2. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
18h 20m
€63–152
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lorient to Clermont-FerrandN724
2. Take the train from Clermont La Pardieu to AlesTer
16h 38m
€93–168
Drive 851.9 km
1. Drive from Lorient to Alès851.9 km
11h 7m
€133–191
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)NTE - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 34m
€109–286
Train to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Rennes
2. Fly from Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)RNS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 20m
€106–353
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 52m
€88–281
Train to Brest Bretagne Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Brest
2. Fly from Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BES - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 50m
€104–334
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 10m
€156–297
Fly Lorient South Brittany Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)LRT - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 32m
€77–371
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lorient to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NTE - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 15m
€101–265

Lorient to Alès by train

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9h 35mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,271.6 km
Duration: 9h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lorient to Ales via Rennes and Nimes in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorient to Ales via Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 18h 20m.

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