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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Alès is to bus which costs €11 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Alès is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Alès. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Alès. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Marseille to Alès?

The distance between Marseille and Alès is 174 km. The road distance is 160.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Alès without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Marseille to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Alès bus from?

Marseille to Alès bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Marseille to Alès?

The best way to get from Marseille to Alès is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Marseille to Alès bus arrive?

Marseille to Alès bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Avignon station.

Where does the Marseille to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Marseille to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Alès is 160 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Marseille to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 14+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Marseille to Alès by train (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 Marseille St Charles to NimesTer / ...
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
2h 54m
€23–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Avignon
2. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
3h 45m
€11–41
Drive 160.4 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Alès160.4 km
1h 52m
€25–36

Marseille to Alès by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 174.2 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Ales via Nimes in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Avignon - Pem in around 3h 45m.

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