There are 5 ways to get from Alès to Lyon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, train, 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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2h 44m€38–106Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alès to Lyon246.2 km
3h 8m€12–19Bus
- Take the bus from Ales to Nimesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 30m€32–54Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place de la Paixbus E13
- Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Jean Macetrain Ter
6h 29m€29–78Drive 244.3 km
- Drive from Alès to Lyoncar 244.3 km
2h 50m€38–55
Alès to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €12 - €19 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Gare Triaire and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Alès to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Alès and Lyon is 312 km. The road distance is 244.3 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Alès to Lyon, including transfers.
Alès to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.
Alès to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Lyon, France?
You can take a train from Ales to Lyon Part Dieu via Nimes in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, and Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station in around 4h 30m.
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 Valence Ville to Lyon Jean Mace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- 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
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Valence Ville to Lyon Jean Mace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/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
Bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- 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
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Alès to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alès to Lyon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.
Alès to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Lyon is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Alès to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alès and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.