There are 6 ways to get from Alès to Bordeaux by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
6h 51m€109–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ales to Nimesbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
10h 8m€53–89Drive 494.7 km
- Drive from Alès to Bordeauxcar 494.7 km
6h 16m€93–135Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
5h 42m€73–248Train, bus
- Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus 718 / ...
10h 9m€56–91Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
5h 28m€91–221
Alès to Bordeaux by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Bordeaux is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €90 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Gare Triaire, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Alès to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
The distance between Alès and Bordeaux is 601 km. The road distance is 494.7 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Alès to Bordeaux, including transfers.
Alès to Bordeaux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.
Alès to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Bordeaux is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Bordeaux, France?
You can take a train from Ales to Bordeaux St Jean via Nimes in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–330
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Bus from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Alès to Bordeaux bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.
Alès to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Bordeaux is 495 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Alès to Bordeaux.
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