There are 4 ways to get from Lyon 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
2h 22m€42–103Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus X73
- Take the bus from Place de la Paix to Gare Routierebus E13
6h 26m€30–75Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus Autocar
5h 25m€33–54Drive 244.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Alèscar 244.7 km
2h 52m€38–55
Lyon to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Alès is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Alès is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €40 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Alès. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Lyon and Alès is 312 km. The road distance is 244.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Alès without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €40 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Lyon to Alès, including transfers.
Lyon to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Lyon to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Alès is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Ales via Nimes in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Ales via Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- 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
Train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Lyon Jean Mace to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
Bus from Place de la Paix to Gare Routiere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Alès bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Lyon to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Alès is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Lyon to Alès.
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