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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Alès is to car ferry and bus and train which costs €100 - €170 and takes 32h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Alès is to fly and train which takes 7h 50m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Alès. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via Palermo, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and Avignon - Pem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Alès. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Ales via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Marseille St Charles and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

How far is it from Sicily to Alès?

The distance between Sicily and Alès is 1089 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Alès without a car is to train and ferry which takes 23h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Sicily to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Alès bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sicily to Alès train from?

Sicily to Alès train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Alès?

The best way to get from Sicily to Alès is to bus which takes 33h 58m and costs €80 - €280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €330 and takes 33h 51m.

Where does the Sicily to Alès bus arrive?

Sicily to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Sicily to Alès train arrive?

Sicily to Alès train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1076+ hotels available in Alès.

Sicily to Alès - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Sicily to Alès by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, bus, or train (Trenitalia, Renfe)

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

Fly Palermo Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)PMO - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 3m
€84–267
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
3. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Avignon
4. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
33h 58m
€82–273
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
3. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta SusaFr
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon-Saint Exupery TgvFr
5. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
6. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
23h 26m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Alès
26h 2m
€146–216
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)CTA - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 50m
€87–264
Fly Palermo Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PMO - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
8h 19m
€136–358
Fly Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)CTA - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 56m
€149–385
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
2. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
32h 55m
€106–170
Train
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Roma TerminiIc
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Marseille St Charles
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to NimesTer
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
33h 51m
€109–330

Palermo Airport (PMO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,089 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Alès, France?

You can take a bus from Piazza Boiardo to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, Palermo, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles, and Avignon - Pem in around 33h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Ales via Palermo Centrale, Roma Termini, Marseille St Charles, and Nimes in around 33h 51m.

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