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

The cheapest way to get from Portbou to Alès is to train via Narbonne which costs €22 - €70 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portbou to Alès is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Portbou and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Portbou to Alès. However, there are services departing from Cerbere and arriving at Ales via Narbonne and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Portbou to Alès?

The distance between Portbou and Alès is 301 km. The road distance is 279.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Portbou to Alès without a car is to train via Narbonne which takes 4h 51m and costs €22 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Portbou to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portbou to Alès train from?

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

Where does the Portbou to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Portbou to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Portbou to Alès is 279 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Portbou to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Alès.

Portbou to Alès - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Portbou to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), 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 via Narbonne
best
1. Take the train from Cerbere to NarbonneTer
2. Take the train from Narbonne to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
4h 51m
€23–68
Drive 279.1 km
1. Drive from Portbou to Alès279.1 km
3h 12m
€45–64
Train
1. Take the train from Port-Bou to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
5h 4m
€44–104

Portbou to Alès by train

56Weekly Trains

4h 51mAverage Duration

€23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 300.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Portbou, Spain and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Cerbere to Ales via Narbonne and Nimes in around 4h 51m.

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