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

The cheapest way to get from Roanne to Alès is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roanne to Alès is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Roanne and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Roanne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Roanne and arriving at Ales via Lyon, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Roanne and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Roanne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Roanne and arriving at Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Roanne to Alès?

The distance between Roanne and Alès is 401 km. The road distance is 282.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Roanne to Alès without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Roanne to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roanne to Alès bus from?

Roanne to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roanne station.

Where do I catch the Roanne to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Roanne to Alès?

The best way to get from Roanne to Alès is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Roanne to Alès bus arrive?

Roanne to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Roanne to Alès train arrive?

Roanne to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Roanne to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Roanne to Alès is 282 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Roanne to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Roanne to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), 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 Roanne to Lyon Part DieuTer
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
4h 59m
€46–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roanne to Lyon
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Nîmes
3. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
7h 50m
€31–66
Drive 282.1 km
1. Drive from Roanne to Alès282.1 km
4h 3m
€44–63
Train via Clermont-Ferrand
1. Take the train from Roanne to Clermont FerrandTer
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to AlesTer
7h 6m
€59–159

Roanne to Alès by train

77Weekly Trains

4h 59mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 401.4 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Roanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Roanne to Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roanne to Ales via Lyon, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 7h 50m.

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