There are 4 ways to get from Nice to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, train, 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 Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
5h 24m€71–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nice Airport to Nîmesbus FlixBus 768 / ...
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus Autocar
7h 21m€36–62Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
6h 55m€38–66Drive 320.8 km
- Drive from Nice to Alèscar 320.8 km
3h 16m€50–72
Nice to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nice to Alès is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nice to Alès is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Alès. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Ales via Nice Airport, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Nice to Alès. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Ales via Marseille St Charles and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Nice and Alès is 398 km. The road distance is 320.8 km.
The best way to get from Nice to Alès without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Nice to Alès, including transfers.
Nice to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.
Nice to Alès train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Nice-Ville station.
The best way to get from Nice to Alès is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 21m.
What companies run services between Nice, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Ales via Marseille-Saint-Charles, Marseille St Charles, and Nimes in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Ales via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice Airport, Nîmes, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 7h 21m.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice-Ville to Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Marseille St Charles to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Marseille St Charles to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Nice Airport to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nice Airport to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Nice to Alès bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nîmes station.
Nice to Alès train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Alès is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Nice to Alès.
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