There are 4 ways to get from Valence to Alès by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, 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 Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Nimes to Alestrain Ter
2h 15m€29–76Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Guilherand-Granges to Alès147.1 km
2h 6m€7–24Bus
- Take the bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paixbus X73
- Take the bus from Place de la Paix to Gare Routierebus E13
5h€12–22Drive 146.4 km
- Drive from Valence to Alèscar 146.4 km
1h 52m€23–33
Valence to Alès by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Valence to Alès is to rideshare which costs €7 - €24 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Valence to Alès is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Valence to Alès. However, there are services departing from Gare Routière and arriving at Gare Routiere via Place de la Paix. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Valence to Alès. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Ales via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Valence and Alès is 221 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Valence to Alès without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €28 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Valence to Alès, including transfers.
Valence to Alès bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, depart from Gare Routière station.
Valence to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
The best way to get from Valence to Alès is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs €28 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €23 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Valence, France and Alès, France?
You can take a train from Valence Ville to Ales via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Nimes in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare Routière to Gare Routiere via Place de la Paix in around 5h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- 04 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routière to Place de la Paix
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Guilherand-Granges to Alès
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–24
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Valence to Alès bus services, operated by REGION - cars Région Express, arrive at Place de la Paix station.
Valence to Alès train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Alès is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Valence to Alès.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Valence and Alès. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.