There are 5 ways to get from Alès to Bourges by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
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- Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourgestrain Ter
7h 21m€93–216Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Ales to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourgesbus FlixBus N1142 / ...
8h 24m€59–110Bus
- Take the bus from Ales to Nimesbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Bourgesbus 724
10h 35m€62–104Drive 437.4 km
- Drive from Alès to Bourgescar 437.4 km
5h 14m€68–98Train via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the train from Ales to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Bourgestrain Ter
7h 48m€82–161
Alès to Bourges by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Bourges is to train and bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 8h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Bourges is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Bourges via Gare Triaire, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Alès to Bourges. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Bourges via Nimes and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Alès and Bourges is 638 km. The road distance is 437.4 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Bourges without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €90 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Alès to Bourges, including transfers.
Alès to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.
Alès to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Bourges is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 35m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Bourges, France?
You can take a train from Ales to Bourges via Nimes and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Bourges via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Lyon in around 10h 35m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Ales to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Ales to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Alès to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.
Alès to Bourges train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Bourges is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Alès to Bourges.
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