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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Alès is to bus via Lyon which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Alès is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Metz and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Alès. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Ales via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Alès. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Metz to Alès?

The distance between Metz and Alès is 1051 km. The road distance is 689.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Alès without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Metz to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Metz to Alès train from?

Metz to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.

Train or bus from Metz to Alès?

The best way to get from Metz to Alès is to train via Paris which takes 7h 21m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €170 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Metz to Alès bus arrive?

Metz to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy station.

Where does the Metz to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Metz to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Alès is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Metz to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Paris EstTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 21m
€113–378
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Montélimar
3. Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routiere
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièreE13
13h 43m
€46–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz to Nancy834
2. Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
12h 45m
€63–164
Drive 689.5 km
1. Drive from Metz to Alès689.5 km
7h 2m
€107–154
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 56m
€90–300
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h
€95–346
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LUX - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 44m
€100–271
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 38m
€162–420
Train to Luxembourg, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)LUX - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 23m
€160–487
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)SXB - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 20m
€110–496

Metz to Alès by train and bus

51Weekly Services

7h 21mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,051.2 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Ales via Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nimes in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Ales via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 12h 45m.

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