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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Alès among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £60, while a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 189 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£60 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Alès, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 1h 2m sooner (2h 1m by train vs 3h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £60 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Alès from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Lyon to Alès is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Alès are Nîmes, Montpellier, Avignon and Arles. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Alès on Omio.
Nîmes is known for remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, especially the Arena and Maison Carrée. Broad boulevards, shaded squares and a southern French rhythm give the city an easy, historic character.
Montpellier is a youthful city in southern France, known for its students, elegant old centre and sunny Mediterranean character. Medieval lanes, lively squares and modern architecture give it an energetic but relaxed feel.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Arles is known for its Roman monuments and its close association with Van Gogh. The compact Provençal centre feels historic yet lived-in, with art, café life and the Camargue close at hand.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Alès as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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