There are 4 ways to get from Tarragona to Alès by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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 Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
6h 49m€64–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nimes to Alesbus
10h 17m€46–92Drive 501.1 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Alèscar 501.1 km
5h 5m€81–117Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
10h 6m€78–165
Tarragona to Alès by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Alès is to bus which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Alès is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Alès. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Ales via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Parnasse and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Alès. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Ales via Barcelona-Sants and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Tarragona and Alès is 526 km. The road distance is 501.1 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Alès without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Tarragona to Alès, including transfers.
Tarragona to Alès bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Alès is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €95 and takes 10h 17m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Ales via Barcelona-Sants and Nimes in around 6h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Ales via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, Lycee Cci, and Nimes in around 10h 17m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- 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
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Alès bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Tarragona to Alès train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Alès is 501 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Tarragona to Alès.
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