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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alès is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alès is to drive which takes 7h 4m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alès?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Alès. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alès?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alès. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Ales via Dijon Ville and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alès?

The distance between Zurich and Alès is 830 km. The road distance is 628.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Zurich to Alès, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alès bus from?

Zurich to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alès train from?

Zurich to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Alès?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alès is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 25m.

Where does the Zurich to Alès bus arrive?

Zurich to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.

Where does the Zurich to Alès train arrive?

Zurich to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alès?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alès is 629 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Zurich to Alès.

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

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Where can I stay near Alès?

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Zurich to Alès - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Zurich to Alès by train (TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Zuerich Hb to Dijon VilleTgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to NimesTgv
3. Take the train from Nimes to AlesTer
8h 14m
€123–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to NîmesFlixBus N1156
2. Take the bus from Nimes to AlesAutocar
14h 25m
€59–100
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèveIc1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
3. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to ALÈS - Gare Routière115
12h 15m
€75–133
Drive 628.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alès628.5 km
7h 4m
€110–158
Fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)ZRH - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 49m
€157–475
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to LausanneIc5 / ...
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
9h 52m
€143–350
Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
3. Take the train from Nimes to Ales
7h 22m
€117–269

Zurich to Alès by train

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 830 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

You can take a train from Zuerich Hb to Ales via Dijon Ville and Nimes in around 8h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 14h 25m.

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