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

The cheapest way to get from Sierre to Alès is to train and bus via Martigny which costs €35 - €110 and takes 12h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sierre to Alès is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Sierre and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Sierre to Alès. However, there are services departing from Sierre/Siders and arriving at Ales via Lausanne, Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Sierre to Alès?

The distance between Sierre and Alès is 636 km. The road distance is 469.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sierre to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Sierre to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sierre to Alès train from?

Sierre to Alès train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sierre/Siders station.

Where does the Sierre to Alès train arrive?

Sierre to Alès train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Sierre to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Sierre to Alès is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Sierre to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

There are 1071+ hotels available in Alès.

Sierre to Alès - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Sierre to Alès by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), train, bus, or car

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 Sierre/Siders to LausanneIr / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Lyon Part DieuTgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to NimesTgv
4. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 47m
€118–334
Train, bus via Martigny
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sierre/Siders to MartignyIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Martigny to Geneva
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
4. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
12h 35m
€39–107
Drive 469.2 km
1. Drive from Sierre to Alès469.2 km
5h 38m
€82–119
Train via Saint-Marcel-lès-Valence
1. Take the train from Sierre/Siders to St-MauriceIr / ...
2. Take the train from St-Maurice to Annemasse
3. Take the train from Annemasse to AnnecyTer
4. Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes SudTer
5. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to NimesTgv
6. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
11h 47m
€119–287
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sierre/Siders to GenèveIr / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Avignon
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
12h 55m
€65–149

Sierre to Alès by train

5Weekly Trains

8h 47mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 636.3 km
Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Sierre, Switzerland and Alès, France?

You can take a train from Sierre/Siders to Ales via Lausanne, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nimes in around 8h 47m.

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