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

The cheapest way to get from Plovdiv to Alès is to train and bus via Nîmes which costs €95 - €150 and takes 38h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plovdiv to Alès is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 15m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Plovdiv and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Plovdiv to Alès. However, there are services departing from Plovdiv and arriving at Ales via Dimitrovgrad, Bucuresti Nord, Wien Hbf, Strasbourg and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 59m.

How far is it from Plovdiv to Alès?

The distance between Plovdiv and Alès is 1930 km. The road distance is 2067.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Plovdiv to Alès without a car is to train and bus which takes 35h 33m and costs €120 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Plovdiv to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plovdiv to Alès train from?

Plovdiv to Alès train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Plovdiv station.

What is the time difference between Plovdiv and Alès?

Alès is 1h behind Plovdiv. It is currently 10:43 AM in Plovdiv and 9:43 AM in Alès.

Where does the Plovdiv to Alès train arrive?

Plovdiv to Alès train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Plovdiv to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Plovdiv to Alès is 2067 km. It takes approximately 21h 20m to drive from Plovdiv to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 459+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Plovdiv to Alès by bus, plane, train, night train, car, or car train

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

Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SOF - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
10h 15m
€102–321
Train, bus via Nîmes
cheapest
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to SofiaRe
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
38h 6m
€98–141
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to SofiaRe
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Nîmes
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
35h 33m
€126–169
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Plovdiv to DimitrovgradRe / ...
2. Take the night train from Dimitrovgrad to Bucharest
3. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbf
4. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to StrasbourgNj
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to NimesTgv
6. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
44h 59m
€244–695
Drive 2,067.3 km
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Alès2,067.3 km
21h 20m
€320–462
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SOF - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
12h 43m
€100–270
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)SOF - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
12h 32m
€145–366
Fly Plovdiv Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Plovdiv Airport (PDV) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)PDV - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
12h 28m
€159–466
Bus to Sofia Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)SOF - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charles
4. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nimes
5. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
14h 7m
€122–324
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Plovdiv to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Alès
22h 49m
€425–594

Plovdiv to Alès by train and bus

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38h 6mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,929.7 km
Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Alès, France?

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Alès. However, you can take the bus to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop, walk to Sofia Airport (SOF) airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), walk to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, take the train to Nimes, then take the train to Ales. Alternatively, you can take a train from Plovdiv to Ales via Sofia, Sofia, Nîmes, and Nimes in around 35h 33m.

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