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

The cheapest way to get from Lourdes to Alès is to bus which costs €29 - €75 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lourdes to Alès is to drive which takes 5h and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lourdes and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Lourdes to Alès. However, there are services departing from Halles - Office de tourisme and arriving at Ales via Tarbes, Toulouse, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Lourdes and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Lourdes to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lourdes and arriving at Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Lourdes to Alès?

The distance between Lourdes and Alès is 521 km. The road distance is 456.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lourdes to Alès without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €45 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Lourdes to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lourdes to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lourdes to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Lourdes to Alès?

The best way to get from Lourdes to Alès is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Lourdes to Alès bus arrive?

Lourdes to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Lourdes to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lourdes to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Lourdes to Alès is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Lourdes to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Alès.

Lourdes to Alès - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lourdes to Alès by train (TGV), bus, 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 Lourdes to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 9m
€45–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbes to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Nîmes718
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
10h 29m
€29–74
Drive 456.3 km
1. Drive from Lourdes to Alès456.3 km
5h
€71–102

Lourdes to Alès by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 521.3 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from Lourdes to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halles - Office de tourisme to Ales via Bastillac, Tarbes, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Toulouse, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 10h 29m.

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