There are 4 ways to get from Rodez to Alès by train (TGV), 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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
6h 24m€85–167Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateaubus
- Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - MENDE - Foirailbus 280
- Take the bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Garebus 251
- Take the bus from FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare to ALÈS - Gare Routièrebus 251
7h 20m€8–19Drive 170.9 km
- Drive from Rodez to Alèscar 170.9 km
2h 32m€27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateaubus
- Take the bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - Gare Sncfbus 280
- Take the train from Mende to Alestrain Ter
6h 53m€23–55
Rodez to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Alès is to bus which costs €8 - €19 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rodez to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rodez to Alès. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at ALÈS - Gare Routière via SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - MENDE - Foirail and FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Alès. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Rodez and Alès is 501 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Rodez to Alès without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €170.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Rodez to Alès, including transfers.
Rodez to Alès bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Rodez to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Rodez to Alès is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €19 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Rodez, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Rodez to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodez to ALÈS - Gare Routière via Severac Le Chateau, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - MENDE - Foirail, and FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare in around 7h 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 Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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 Mende to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- 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 Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- mestrajets.lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
- Phone
- 0 806 800 350
- [email protected]
- Website
- lio.laregion.fr
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - MENDE - Foirail
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from MENDE - MENDE - Foirail to FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from FLORAC TROIS RIVIÈRES - Ancienne Gare to ALÈS - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
Bus from SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF to MENDE - Gare Sncf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €2
- Schedules at
- lio-occitanie.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Rodez to Alès bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Severac Le Chateau station.
Rodez to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Alès is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Rodez to Alès.
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