What is the cheapest way to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

The cheapest way to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

The fastest way to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Rive-de-Gier and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Rive-de-Gier to Alès. However, there are services departing from Rive-De-Gier - Mairie and arriving at Ales via Taluyers - Le Batard, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Rive-de-Gier and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Rive-de-Gier to Alès. However, there are services departing from Rive De Gier and arriving at Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

The distance between Rive-de-Gier and Alès is 351 km. The road distance is 231.7 km.

How do I travel from Rive-de-Gier to Alès without a car?

The best way to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rive-de-Gier to Alès bus from?

Rive-de-Gier to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Rive-de-Gier to Alès train from?

Rive-de-Gier to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

The best way to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 24m.

Where does the Rive-de-Gier to Alès bus arrive?

Rive-de-Gier to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where does the Rive-de-Gier to Alès train arrive?

Rive-de-Gier to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Rive-de-Gier to Alès is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Rive-de-Gier to Alès.

How do I get a train ticket from Rive-de-Gier to Alès?

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Rive-de-Gier to Alès - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rive-de-Gier to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, or car

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 Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
2. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
4h 20m
€44–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
8h 24m
€23–49
Drive 231.7 km
1. Drive from Rive-de-Gier to Alès231.7 km
2h 56m
€36–52
Bus via Avignon
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac StopBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
10h 4m
€30–39

Rive-de-Gier to Alès by train

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4h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Rive-de-Gier, France and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Rive De Gier to Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rive-De-Gier - Mairie to Ales via Taluyers - Le Batard, Lyon - Perrache, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 8h 24m.

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