What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Zürich via Gare Triaire, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Nimes and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Alès to Zurich?

The distance between Alès and Zurich is 830 km. The road distance is 637.2 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Zurich?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Alès to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Zurich bus from?

Alès to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Ales station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Zurich train from?

Alès to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Zurich?

The best way to get from Alès to Zurich is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Alès to Zurich bus arrive?

Alès to Zurich bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Nimes station.

Where does the Alès to Zurich train arrive?

Alès to Zurich train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Zurich is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Alès to Zurich.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Zurich?

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Alès to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Alès to Zurich by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
8h 15m
CHF 143–224
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place de la Paixbus E13
2. Take the bus from Aubenas Place De La Paix to Valence Gare Routiere Ibus
3. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Perrachetrain Ter
4. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus
13h 48m
CHF 53–102
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ales to Nimesbus
2. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus
12h 15m
CHF 54–88
Drive 637.2 km
1. Drive from Alès to Zurichcar 637.2 km
6h 57m
CHF 108–156
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
6h 50m
CHF 100–307
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nimes to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
9h 30m
CHF 152–269
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
4. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
8h 9m
CHF 168–443
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Cannestrain
4. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
9h 55m
CHF 147–378
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimestrain
2. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
8h 6m
CHF 108–336

Alès to Zurich by train

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Distance: 829.9 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ales to Zuerich Hb via Nimes and Dijon Ville in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to Zürich via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 12h 15m.

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