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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Alès is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Alès is to fly and train which takes 6h 7m and costs €85 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Alès. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Ales via Montpellier, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Alès. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Ales via Le Mans and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Nantes to Alès?

The distance between Nantes and Alès is 1114 km. The road distance is 687 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Alès without a car is to train via Le Mans which takes 8h 20m and costs €120 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Nantes to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nantes to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Nantes to Alès?

The best way to get from Nantes to Alès is to train via Le Mans which takes 8h 20m and costs €120 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Nantes to Alès bus arrive?

Nantes to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Nantes to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nantes to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Alès is 687 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Nantes to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

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

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

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 Le Mans
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Le MansTer
2. Take the train from Le Mans to Nîmes
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 20m
€120–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes to Montpellier
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Nîmes718 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
13h 48m
€48–80
Drive 687 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Alès687 km
9h 23m
€107–154
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)NTE - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 30m
€81–203
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Nimes Pont Du GardTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 24m
€116–409
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Haluchère-Batignolles to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
15h 40m
€55–106
Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)NTE - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 49m
€61–209
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
6h 7m
€88–234
Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)NTE - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 3m
€75–207

Nantes to Alès by train

2Weekly Trains

8h 20mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,113.7 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Ales via Le Mans and Nimes in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes to Ales via Montpellier, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 13h 48m.

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