There are 9 ways to get from Madrid to Alès by train (Renfe), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV)
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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nimestrain 9725
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
8h 31m€137–198Fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
7h 12m€74–248Bus
- Take the bus from Madrid to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1138
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus Autocar
15h 40m€94–139Drive 971.2 km
- Drive from Madrid to Alèscar 971.2 km
10h 2m€157–226Train via Barcelona
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
8h 40m€103–279Bus, train
- Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
15h 53m€79–129Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MAD - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
7h 4m€99–331Fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 23m€95–314Fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MAD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain
8h 47m€100–280
Madrid to Alès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Alès is to bus and train which costs €75 - €130 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid to Alès is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs €95 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Alès. However, there are services departing from Madrid and arriving at Ales via Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Alès. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arriving at Ales via Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Madrid and Alès is 1067 km. The road distance is 971.2 km.
The best way to get from Madrid to Alès without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €130 - €200.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Madrid to Alès, including transfers.
Madrid to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Madrid station.
Madrid to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
The best way to get from Madrid to Alès is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 15h 40m.
What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Ales via Nimes in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madrid to Ales via Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 15h 40m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–230
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Madrid to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Madrid to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.
Madrid to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Alès is 971 km. It takes approximately 10h 2m to drive from Madrid to Alès.
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