There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Alès by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Renfe)
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 Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain 9737 / ...
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
4h 41m€58–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus
8h 27m€38–94Bus, train
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1133 / ...
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
8h 15m€45–68Drive 412.5 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Alèscar 412.5 km
4h 20m€68–98Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
6h 51m€59–220Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
8h 15m€66–143
Barcelona to Alès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Alès is to bus and train which costs €45 - €70 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Alès is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Alès. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Ales via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Alès. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Barcelona and Alès is 442 km. The road distance is 412.5 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alès without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Barcelona to Alès, including transfers.
Barcelona to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Alès is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Ales via Nimes in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Ales via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 8h 27m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–150
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €19–120
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €60–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Port-Bou to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Barcelona to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Alès is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Barcelona to Alès.
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