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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Alès is to bus which costs €17 - €65 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Lyon to Alès?

The distance between Lyon and Alès is 312 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Alès without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Lyon to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Alès train from?

Lyon to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Alès?

The best way to get from Lyon to Alès is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs €30 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Nîmes, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Alès bus arrive?

Lyon to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.

Where does the Lyon to Alès train arrive?

Lyon to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Alès is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Lyon to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1030+ hotels available in Alès.

Lyon to Alès - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lyon 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
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
2h 52m
€34–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignon
2. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
6h 15m
€17–61
Bus via Nîmes
1. Take the bus from Lyon to NîmesFlixBus 788 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
5h 50m
€22–49
Drive 244.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Alès244.7 km
2h 50m
€38–55

Lyon to Alès by train

75Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 312.2 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ales via Nimes in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 5h 50m.

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