There are 4 ways to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand by train, bus, rideshare, 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 Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
4h 26m€45–80Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand254.7 km
4h 2m€14–26Bus
- Take the bus from Ales to Mendebus Autocar
- Take the bus from Mende to Clermont Ferrandbus Autocar
6h 10m€18–69Drive 255.1 km
- Drive from Alès to Clermont-Ferrandcar 255.1 km
3h 41m€49–70
Alès to Clermont-Ferrand by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand is to rideshare which costs €14 - €26 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Clermont Ferrand via Mende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ales and arriving at Clermont Ferrand. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand is 254 km. The road distance is 255.1 km.
The best way to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €45 - €80.
The train from Ales to Clermont Ferrand takes 4h 26m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Alès to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.
Alès to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.
The best way to get from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €70 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Alès, France and Clermont-Ferrand, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Ales to Clermont Ferrand every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Clermont Ferrand via Mende in around 6h 10m.
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 Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Mende to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Alès to Clermont-Ferrand bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Mende station.
Alès to Clermont-Ferrand train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Clermont Ferrand station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Clermont-Ferrand is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Alès to Clermont-Ferrand.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Alès and Clermont-Ferrand. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.