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
7h 23m€93–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ales to Mendebus
- Take the bus from Mende to Clermont Ferrandbus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourgesbus 724 / ...
9h 50m€34–95Drive 437.4 km
- Drive from Alès to Bourgescar 437.4 km
5h 14m€70–100Train, bus
- Take the train from Ales to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Bourgesbus FlixBus N707 / ...
8h 3m€61–101Train 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
8h 12m€86–146
Alès to Bourges by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Bourges is to train and bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 8h 3m.
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 Mende, Gare SNCF and Clermont-Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
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 23m.
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 23m and costs €90 - €190.
It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 23m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €100 and takes 9h 50m.
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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Bourges via Mende, Clermont Ferrand, Gare SNCF, Maison de la Culture, and Clermont-Ferrand in around 9h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Ales to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Bourges
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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Booking & Getting There
Alès to Bourges bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Mende 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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