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

The cheapest way to get from Saintes to Alès is to bus which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saintes to Alès is to train and fly which takes 7h 56m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Saintes and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Saintes to Alès. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Ales via Bordeaux, Montpellier, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Saintes and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Saintes to Alès. However, there are services departing from Saintes and arriving at Ales via Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Saintes to Alès?

The distance between Saintes and Alès is 722 km. The road distance is 526.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Saintes to Alès without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Saintes to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saintes to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Saintes to Alès train from?

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

Train or bus from Saintes to Alès?

The best way to get from Saintes to Alès is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Saintes to Alès bus arrive?

Saintes to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

Where does the Saintes to Alès train arrive?

Saintes to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Can I drive from Saintes to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Saintes to Alès is 527 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Saintes to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1093+ hotels available in Alès.

Saintes to Alès - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Saintes to Alès by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-JeanTer
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
9h 12m
€49–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Montpellier718
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Nîmes718 / ...
4. Take the bus from Nimes to Ales
11h 58m
€41–104
Drive 526.7 km
1. Drive from Saintes to Alès526.7 km
8h 13m
€82–118
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)BOD - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 15m
€73–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saintes to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
12h 20m
€54–108
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Bordeaux Saint-Jean
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 12m
€95–247
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)NTE - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 30m
€99–244
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 49m
€79–250
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to Nantes
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
9h 7m
€106–275
Train to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saintes to La Rochelle Ville
2. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)LRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
4. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 56m
€116–373

Saintes to Alès by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.1 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Saintes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Saintes to Ales via Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saintes to Ales via Bordeaux, Montpellier, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 11h 58m.

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