There are 4 ways to get from Annecy to Alès 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 Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
4h 55m€65–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus
7h 56m€38–69Drive 319.8 km
- Drive from Annecy to Alèscar 319.8 km
3h 51m€51–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Villetrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus X73
- Take the bus from Place de la Paix to Gare Routierebus E13
8h 20m€72–102
Annecy to Alès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Alès is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Alès is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Alès. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Ales via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Alès. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Ales via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Annecy and Alès is 419 km. The road distance is 319.8 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Alès without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Annecy to Alès, including transfers.
Annecy to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Alès is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Ales via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Ales via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 7h 56m.
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 Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Annecy to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Alès is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Annecy to Alès.
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