There are 4 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), 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- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
- Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
4h€35–147Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignon
- Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
6h 15m€17–61Bus via Nîmes
- Take the bus from Lyon to NîmesFlixBus 788 / ...
- Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
5h 35m€22–54Drive 245.2 km
- Drive from Lyon Perrache to Alès245.2 km
2h 47m€38–55
Lyon Perrache to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Alès is to bus which costs €17 - €65 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon Perrache to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon Perrache to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon Perrache to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lyon Perrache and arriving at Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Lyon Perrache and Alès is 317 km. The road distance is 245.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Alès without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs €35 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Lyon Perrache to Alès, including transfers.
Lyon Perrache to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon Perrache to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon Perrache to Alès is to train which takes 4h and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Nîmes, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 5h 35m.
What companies run services between Lyon Perrache, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Perrache to Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 5h 35m.
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €60–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–60
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- 0806 800 350
- Website
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon Perrache to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.
Lyon Perrache to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon Perrache to Alès is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Lyon Perrache to Alès.
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