There are 3 ways to get from Aurillac to Alès by train, bus, 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 Aurillac to Arvanttrain Ter
- Take the train from Arvant to Alestrain Ter
6h 41m€49–91Drive 236.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Aurillac to Alèscar 236.9 km
3h 30m€38–54Bus
- Take the bus from Aurillac to Arvantbus
- Take the bus from Arvant to Langeacbus
- Take the bus from Langeac to Alesbus
8h 53m€53–75
Aurillac to Alès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aurillac to Alès is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Aurillac to Alès is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Aurillac to Alès. However, there are services departing from Aurillac and arriving at Ales via Arvant and Langeac. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Aurillac to Alès. However, there are services departing from Aurillac and arriving at Ales via Arvant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Aurillac and Alès is 300 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.
The best way to get from Aurillac to Alès without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Aurillac to Alès, including transfers.
Aurillac to Alès bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Aurillac station.
Aurillac to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Aurillac station.
The best way to get from Aurillac to Alès is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Aurillac, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Aurillac to Ales via Arvant in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurillac to Ales via Arvant and Langeac in around 8h 53m.
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 Aurillac to Arvant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Arvant to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Aurillac to Arvant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Arvant to Langeac
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Langeac to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Aurillac to Alès bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Arvant station.
Aurillac to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arvant station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aurillac to Alès is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Aurillac to Alès.
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