There are 3 ways to get from Carcassonne to Alès by train (TGV), 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 Carcassonne to Nimestrain Intercités / ...
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
2h 53m€43–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carcassonne to Montpellierbus 718
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus
5h 20m€28–45Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Carcassonne to Alèscar 223.5 km
2h 28m€35–50
Carcassonne to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Carcassonne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Ales via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Alès. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Carcassonne and Alès is 254 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Alès without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €85.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Carcassonne to Alès, including transfers.
Carcassonne to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Carcassonne station.
The best way to get from Carcassonne to Alès is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Carcassonne, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Ales via Nimes in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carcassonne to Ales via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 5h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Carcassonne to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Carcassonne to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Carcassonne to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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More Questions & Answers
Carcassonne to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.
Carcassonne to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carcassonne to Alès is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Carcassonne to Alès.
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