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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alès is to bus and train which costs €45 - €95 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Alès is to fly and train which takes 7h 35m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Alès. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Madrid and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Alès. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Madrid to Alès?

The distance between Madrid and Alès is 1067 km. The road distance is 971.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €90 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Madrid to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Madrid to Alès train from?

Madrid to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.

Train or bus from Madrid to Alès?

The best way to get from Madrid to Alès is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs €90 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 15h 55m.

Where does the Madrid to Alès bus arrive?

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

Where does the Madrid to Alès train arrive?

Madrid to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Madrid to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Alès is 972 km. It takes approximately 10h 3m to drive from Madrid to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1082+ hotels available in Alès.

Madrid to Alès - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Madrid to Alès by train (Renfe), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)

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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nimes9725
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 43m
€94–120
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
15h 14m
€49–94
Drive 971.8 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Alès971.8 km
10h 3m
€154–222
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MAD - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 39m
€73–214
Train via Barcelona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-SantsAve
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 43m
€77–341
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid to NîmesFlixBus N1138 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
15h 55m
€61–135
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MAD - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 35m
€125–285
Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)MAD - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 15m
€90–320
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)MAD - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 16m
€82–268
Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)MAD - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 16m
€133–320

Madrid to Alès by train

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8h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,066.5 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ales via Nimes in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 15h 55m.

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