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

The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Alès is to bus which costs €9 - €18 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rodez to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Rodez and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Rodez to Alès. However, there are services departing from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - MENDE - Foirail and FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Rodez and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Alès. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Rodez to Alès?

The distance between Rodez and Alès is 230 km. The road distance is 172.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rodez to Alès without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs €20 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Rodez to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rodez to Alès bus from?

Rodez to Alès bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Aveyron, depart from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière station.

Where do I catch the Rodez to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Rodez to Alès?

The best way to get from Rodez to Alès is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs €9 - €18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Rodez to Alès bus arrive?

Rodez to Alès bus services, operated by liO Occitanie - Aveyron, arrive at SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF station.

Where does the Rodez to Alès train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rodez to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Alès is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Rodez to Alès.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Alès.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rodez to Alès by bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF214
2. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - Gare Sncf280
3. Take the train from Mende to AlesTer
6h 51m
€21–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF214
2. Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - MENDE - Foirail280
3. Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare251
4. Take the bus from FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare to ALÈS - Gare Routière251
7h 22m
€10–18
Drive 172.8 km
1. Drive from Rodez to Alès172.8 km
2h 46m
€27–39
Train
1. Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse MatabiauTer
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to NimesTer
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
7h 20m
€49–128

Rodez to Alès by bus and train

14Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.5 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière to ALÈS - Gare Routière via SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - MENDE - Foirail, and FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rodez to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 7h 20m.

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