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

The cheapest way to get from Melide to Alès is to bus which costs €45 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melide to Alès is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Melide and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Melide to Alès. However, there are services departing from Melide and arriving at Ales via Mendrisio, Milano Centrale, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Melide to Alès?

The distance between Melide and Alès is 793 km. The road distance is 565.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Melide to Alès without a car is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs €80 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Melide to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melide to Alès train from?

Melide to Alès train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Mendrisio station.

Train or bus from Melide to Alès?

The best way to get from Melide to Alès is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €140 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Melide to Alès train arrive?

Melide to Alès train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Melide to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Melide to Alès is 565 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Melide to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 123+ hotels available in Alès.

Melide to Alès - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Melide to Alès by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Mendrisio to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon-Saint Exupery TgvFr
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
10h 43m
€81–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Nîmes740
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
16h 20m
€49–133
Drive 565.3 km
1. Drive from Melide to Alès565.3 km
7h 49m
€99–142
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Melide to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)MXP - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 21m
€86–198
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les EauxFr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
4. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to NimesTgv
5. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
11h 51m
€111–289
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melide to Malpensa Aeroporto T2
2. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Corso Bolzano
3. Take the bus from Turin to Avignon
4. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
17h 39m
€53–112
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Melide to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MXP - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 3m
€108–279
Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Melide to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)MXP - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
11h 10m
€116–354
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Mendrisio to Milano Centrale
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BGY - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 27m
€84–255

Melide to Alès by train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 793.2 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Melide, Switzerland and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Melide to Ales via Mendrisio, Milano Centrale, Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, and Nimes in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Melide to Ales via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 16h 20m.

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