Alès to Nîmes bus with SNCF | Autocar

Fri, May 08
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Alès to Nîmes

Showing times and prices for May 08

Cheapest price

$3

Average price

$4

Fastest journey

10 m

Average duration

18 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alès to Nîmes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Alès to Nîmes will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Alès for Nîmes on Fri, May 08, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 40 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .

On Fri, May 08 the slowest buses will take 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • BlaBlaCar
    12:00 PM0h10
    Alès
    12:10 PMNîmes
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    1:20 PM0h10
    Alès
    1:30 PMNîmes
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    5:20 PM0h20
    Alès
    5:40 PMNîmes
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    6:20 PM0h20
    Alès
    6:40 PMNîmes
    $41One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    7:30 AM0h30
    Alès
    8:00 AMNîmes
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Alès to Nîmes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alès to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1, and a bus costs an average of $3.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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Bus
Most popular
Train
Driving

$11

Average price

$7

Average price

Cheapest

$9

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 12m

Average total duration

42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.0kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

-

CO2 emissions

SNCF | Autocar

Most popular bus company

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Alès to Nîmes is a train with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Alès to Nîmes:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alès to Nîmes costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Alès to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 35m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alès and Nîmes including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Alès to Nîmes among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4m sooner (42m by bus vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Direct coaches are operated by SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services).

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Alès to Nîmes Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
07:40AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$8
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
08:00AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Sat
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
10:30AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:30AM
Arrival Time
11:50AM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:40AM
Arrival Time
11:50AM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:00PM
Arrival Time
12:10PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:20PM
Arrival Time
12:40PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:40PM
Arrival Time
01:00PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:20PM
Arrival Time
01:30PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:10PM
Arrival Time
02:40PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:10PM
Arrival Time
04:40PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:40PM
Arrival Time
04:50PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
04:50PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
05:20PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:20PM
Arrival Time
05:40PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$2
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
06:20PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Tue, Sun
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:20PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:50PM
Arrival Time
07:00PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:10PM
Arrival Time
07:50PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:40PM
Arrival Time
08:20PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:20PM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$3

Live departures

Alès to Nîmes bus times

The table below shows live departures for Alès to Nîmes buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
blablacar12:20 PM Alès
0h20
12:40 PM Nîmes0 transfersDirect
blablacar4:40 PM Alès
0h10
4:50 PM Nîmes0 transfersDirect
blablacar5:20 PM Alès
0h20
5:40 PM Nîmes0 transfersDirect
blablacar5:50 PM Alès
0h30
6:20 PM Nîmes0 transfersDirect
blablacar5:50 PM Alès
0h30
6:20 PM Nîmes0 transfersDirect
blablacar7:30 AM Alès
0h30
8:00 AM Nîmes0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Alès to Nîmes buses with Omio?

SNCF | Autocar as well as SNCF Bus or liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services) offer buses services from Alès to Nîmes.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Alès to Nîmes.

Why book with Omio vs SNCF | Autocar?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SNCF | Autocar, but also compare tickets for the likes of SNCF Bus or liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services) to find the best option for your trip from Alès to Nîmes.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SNCF | Autocar with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Alès to Nîmes.

Why book with Omio over Rome2rio?

  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Alès to Nîmes.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Alès to Nîmes

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Buses from Alès to Nîmes run on average 5 times per day, taking around 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) but you can travel from only $1 (€1) by train.

There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:59, the last at 21:56. The fastest bus covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 50m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $1 (€1)
Distance
24 miles (40 km)
Average bus duration
44m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€5)
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
5
Fastest bus
50m
First bus
6:59 AM
Last bus
9:56 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sat
Best time to book
6 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $1 (€1)

Bus providers: SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, Gard - liO Occitanie from Alès to NîmesYou can travel by bus between Alès to Nîmes with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, Gard - liO Occitanie for as low as $1 (€1). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

SNCF | Autocar

About
SNCF, France's national state-owned rail company, also plays a role in bus transportation, often referred to as "Autocar" in Europe. While primarily known for its extensive train network, SNCF Connect, their digital platform, partners with bus companies like FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus to offer affordable bus tickets for both domestic and international routes. Additionally, SNCF's regional TER services include both trains and coaches, providing daily travel options across France. The SNCF Group, through its subsidiary Keolis, operates various modes of transport worldwide, including trams, buses, and metros.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€5)
SNCF | Autocar frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
You can take up to two pieces of luggage (max 70 x 90 x 50 cm each) and one hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, and items exceeding standard dimensions or number may incur fines of €50 to €150.
Luggage storage
Automatic or manual luggage lockers are available in many stations.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and train service, with fees often applied for cancellations made closer to departure.
Refund
If your train is cancelled, you can request a full refund or exchange your ticket free of charge.
Pregnant on board
Being pregnant on board is allowed, and nursery corners with changing tables are available in 2nd class on TGV INOUI trains.
Unaccompagned minor
Unaccompanied minors are authorized, but specific details regarding age and supervision are not provided.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Meals and snacks are available on board, with options to pre-order meals on some services.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are often included with your ticket, but some regional trains may not offer reservations, and certain business fares on specific lines allow boarding a full train without a guaranteed seat.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible buses are available on select routes, and equipment used by disabled persons is not considered luggage.
Bikes
Bicycles are allowed, with specific conditions for folded, disassembled, or unfolded bikes.
Pets
Small pets in carriers (max 45 x 30 x 25 cm, under 10 kg) are allowed for a fee, and larger dogs on a leash must be muzzled and pay half the 2nd class fare.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
5 a day

SNCF Bus

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$13 (€10)
SNCF Bus frequency
3 a day

Gard - liO Occitanie

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 5m
Cheapest Price
$3 (€2)
Gard - liO Occitanie frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Alès to Nîmes

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alès to Nîmes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nîmes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Alès to Nîmes can start from as little as $7 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Alès to Nîmes is $13 (€11) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Alès to Nîmes is 50m to travel the 24 miles (40 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Alès to Nîmes leaves at 6:59 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Alès to Nîmes leaves at 9:56 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct buses a day from Alès to Nîmes with SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, Gard - liO Occitanie. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Alès to Nîmes, you can count on SNCF | Autocar, BlaBlaCar, SNCF Bus, Gard - liO Occitanie for the best way to get you to Nîmes. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Alès and Nîmes and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Nîmes from Alès is worth doing with a journey time of 50m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Alès to Nîmes is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Alès and Nîmes including taking a bus and train.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Alès to Nîmes for bus company SNCF | Autocar.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Alès to Nîmes:
  • SNCF | Autocar
    • Wheelchair accessible buses are available on select routes, and equipment used by disabled persons is not considered luggage.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Nîmes are:
  • Arènes de Nîmes, a well-preserved Roman amphitheater hosting concerts and events
  • Maison Carrée, an ancient Roman temple with impressive Corinthian columns
  • Jardins de la Fontaine, a historic public garden featuring Roman ruins and beautiful landscapes
  • Tour Magne, a Roman tower offering panoramic views of the city
  • Musée de la Romanité, a modern museum showcasing the history and artifacts of Roman civilization in Nîmes.
The best things to do in Nîmes include:
  • Attend a live performance at the Théâtre de Nîmes
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center
  • Visit the Carré d'Art, a contemporary art museum and library
  • Experience local cuisine at the bustling Les Halles de Nîmes market
  • Take a day trip to the nearby Pont du Gard, a stunning Roman aqueduct.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company SNCF | Autocar.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Alès to Nîmes depends on the bus companies:
  • SNCF | Autocar
    • Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and train service, with fees often applied for cancellations made closer to departure.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Alès to Nîmes.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Alès to Nîmes:
  • SNCF | Autocar
    • You can take up to two pieces of luggage (max 70 x 90 x 50 cm each) and one hand luggage (max 40 x 30 x 15 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Alès to Nîmes:
  • SNCF | Autocar
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee, and items exceeding standard dimensions or number may incur fines of €50 to €150.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Alès to Nîmes. The following conditions apply:
  • SNCF | Autocar
    • Small pets in carriers (max 45 x 30 x 25 cm, under 10 kg) are allowed for a fee, and larger dogs on a leash must be muzzled and pay half the 2nd class fare.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Alès to Nîmes with the following bus company: SNCF | Autocar
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Alès to Nîmes with the following bus company: SNCF | Autocar.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Alès to Nîmes with the following bus company: SNCF | Autocar.
Since both Alès and Nîmes are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Alès to Nîmes among Omio's users.
France uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small vendors, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Nîmes, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas such as the Arena and train stations. Common scams include distraction techniques and overcharging by unofficial taxi drivers. It's advisable to use licensed taxis and keep valuables secure to avoid issues.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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