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How to get fromSaint-Étienne to Alèsby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part DieutrainTer
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimestrainTgv
    3. Take the train from Nimes to AlestrainTer
    4h 38m
    €48–137

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Valence - Central Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Valence Gare Routiere I to Aubenas Gare Routierebus
    3. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare routièrebusE13
    7h 37m
    €16–51

  3. Drive 200.7 km

    1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Alèscar200.7 km
    3h 17m
    €31–45

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Le Puy En VelaytrainTer
    2. Take the bus from Pôle intermodal to Gare SNCFbusH01
    3. Take the train from Langogne to AlestrainTer
    6h 11m
    €33–61

Saint-Étienne to Alès by train

Calendar75Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Alès, France?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Ales via Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Gare routière via Valence Gare Routiere I, Aubenas Gare Routiere, and Gare Routière in around 7h 37m.

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