There are 3 ways to get from Alès to Carcassonne by train (TGV), 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- Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Carcassonnetrain Intercités / ...
2h 59m€38–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ales to Nimesbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier to Carcassonnebus 718
5h 11m€27–45Drive 222.5 km
- Drive from Alès to Carcassonnecar 222.5 km
2h 26m€35–50
Alès to Carcassonne by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Carcassonne is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Carcassonne is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Carcassonne via Gare Triaire, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Alès to Carcassonne. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Carcassonne via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Alès and Carcassonne is 254 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Carcassonne without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €90.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Alès to Carcassonne, including transfers.
Alès to Carcassonne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.
Alès to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Carcassonne is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Carcassonne, France?
You can take a train from Ales to Carcassonne via Nimes in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Carcassonne via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Montpellier in around 5h 11m.
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 Nimes to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-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 Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier to Carcassonne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
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More Questions & Answers
Alès to Carcassonne bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.
Alès to Carcassonne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Carcassonne is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Alès to Carcassonne.
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