There are 5 ways to get from Rodez to Alès by bus, train (TGV), 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.
Bus via Mende
best- 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 bus from Mende to Alesbus
6h 11m€21–40Train
- 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 27m€86–151Drive 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 52m€24–50Bus
- Take the bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateaubus Autocar
- Take the bus from Le Monastier to Alesbus Autocar
7h 4m€34–60
Rodez to Alès by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Alès is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Rodez to Alès is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rodez to Alès. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Ales via SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF and Mende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
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 27m.
The distance between Rodez and Alès is 213 km. The road distance is 170.9 km.
The best way to get from Rodez to Alès without a car is to bus via Mende which takes 6h 11m and costs €21 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 bus via Mende which takes 6h 11m and costs €21 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Rodez, France and Alès, France?
You can take a bus from Rodez to Ales via Severac Le Chateau, SÉVÉRAC D'AVEYRON - Gare SNCF, MENDE - Gare Sncf, and Mende in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rodez to Ales via Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes in around 6h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mende to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Mende to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Rodez to Severac Le Chateau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- SNCF Bus
Bus from Le Monastier to Ales
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- SNCF Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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