There are 11 ways to get from Bologna to Alès by train (Trenitalia, TGV, Renfe), bus, car, plane, 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 Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
9h 37m€113–211Bus via Chambéry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Chambery Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Montélimarbus
- Take the bus from Montelimar Gare Routiere to Aubenas Gare Routierebus
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus E13
16h 50m€48–97Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Marseille Airportbus 482
- Take the bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus
15h 1m€74–112Drive 727.7 km
- Drive from Bologna to Alèscar 727.7 km
9h 5m€118–170Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BLQ - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
6h 44m€76–245Train via Turin
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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
10h 6m€120–259Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BLQ - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
6h 41m€117–325Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BLQ - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
9h 9m€128–332Train to Treviso Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TSF - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 42m€87–433Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VCE - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 22m€95–348Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 36m€103–321
Bologna to Alès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Alès is to bus via Chambéry which costs €45 - €100 and takes 16h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Alès is to fly and train which takes 6h 41m and costs €110 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ales via Marseille Provence Airport, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Alès. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Ales via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Bologna and Alès is 969 km. The road distance is 727.7 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Alès without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €110 - €220.
It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Bologna to Alès, including transfers.
Bologna to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Alès train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Alès is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs €110 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 1m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Ales via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Nimes in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Ales via Marseille Airport, Marseille Provence Airport, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 15h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–180
Flights from Treviso Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–250
Flights from Il Caravaggio International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Marseille Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille Airport station.
Bologna to Alès train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Alès is 728 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Bologna to Alès.
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