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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Alès is to bus which costs €22 - €65 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Alès is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Alès. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Ales via Toulouse, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Alès?

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.

How far is it from Pau to Alès?

The distance between Pau and Alès is 560 km. The road distance is 481.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Alès without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Pau to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Alès bus from?

Pau to Alès bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, depart from Pau station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Pau to Alès?

The best way to get from Pau to Alès is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €65 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Pau to Alès bus arrive?

Pau to Alès bus services, operated by Rede Expressos, arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.

Where does the Pau to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pau to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Alès is 482 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Pau to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

Pau to Alès - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Pau to Alès by train (TGV), bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 38m
€48–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Nîmes718
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
9h 35m
€23–63
Drive 481.7 km
1. Drive from Pau to Alès481.7 km
4h 56m
€75–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to NîmesFlixBus N716 / ...
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
10h
€51–67

Pau to Alès by train

58Weekly Trains

7h 38mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 560.2 km
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau to Ales via Gare De Toulouse-Matabiau, Toulouse, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 9h 35m.

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