There are 4 ways to get from Pau to Alès by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
- Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 38m€25–86Bus
- Take the bus from Pau to NîmesFlixBus 768
- Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
10h 25m€49–68Drive 481.7 km
- Drive from Pau to Alès481.7 km
4h 56m€75–108Train
- Take the train from Pau to Toulouse MatabiauTer
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
- Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 38m€44–113
Pau to Alès by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pau to Alès is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Pau to Alès is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Alès. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Pau to Alès. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Pau and Alès is 538 km. The road distance is 481.7 km.
The best way to get from Pau to Alès without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 38m and costs €24 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Pau to Alès, including transfers.
Pau to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pau station.
Pau to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Pau station.
The best way to get from Pau to Alès is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 7h 38m.
What companies run services between Pau, France and Alès, France?
You can take a bus from Pau to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pau to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 7h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €1–12
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +351 21 75 24 524
- Website
- rede-expressos.pt
Bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €1–15
- Website
- https://rede-expressos.pt/en
- Online ticket
- €1–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Pau to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Pau to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.
Pau to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Alès is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Pau to Alès.
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