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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Marseille to Alès
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille to Alès is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille to Alès will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 8 trains that leave Marseille for Alès on Sat, Jul 18, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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.
10:23 AM2h22Marseille12:45 PMAlès$191One-way0 transfers- 4:21 PM2h56Marseille7:17 PMAlès$191One-way0 transfers
2:25 PM2h38Marseille5:03 PMAlès$211One-way0 transfers- 12:24 PM3h29Marseille3:53 PMAlès$221One-way0 transfers
- 2:26 PM2h37Marseille5:03 PMAlès$261One-way0 transfers
- 10:23 AM2h22Marseille12:45 PMAlès$191One-way0 transfers
- 2:26 PM2h37Marseille5:03 PMAlès$261One-way0 transfers
- 2:25 PM2h38Marseille5:03 PMAlès$211One-way0 transfers
- 1:25 PM2h38Marseille4:03 PMAlès$281One-way0 transfers
- 4:21 PM2h56Marseille7:17 PMAlès$191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Marseille to Alès
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Alès among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $51.
Distance: 86 miles (140 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Alès:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Marseille to Alès costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Alès take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 58m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 58m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Marseille to Alès train times
The table below shows live departures for Marseille to Alès trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
876550+ 873990 | 6:21 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h26 | 8:47 AM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
876554+ 877508 | 8:22 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h36 | 10:58 AM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
| 4758+877530 | 9:25 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h28 | 11:53 AM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
| 879516+876307 · 877512 | 10:43 AM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h21 | 2:04 PM Alès station | 2 transfers | |
| 886568+86989 · 877516 | 1:41 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h12 | 4:53 PM Alès station | 2 transfers | |
| 879522+876425 · 877520 | 2:40 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 3h23 | 6:03 PM Alès station | 2 transfers | |
| 876562+877712 | 4:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h34 | 6:56 PM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
| 4766+877522 | 5:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h52 | 8:14 PM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
| 876566+877528 | 6:22 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h31 | 8:53 PM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
| 4770+877536 | 7:23 PM Marseille Saint-Charles | 2h35 | 9:58 PM Alès station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Marseille to Alès
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Trains from Marseille to Alès run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 20:27. The fastest train covers the 86 miles (140 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 86 miles (140 km) |
Average train duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 5:58 AM |
Last train 8:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Marseille to Alès trainsSNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Regionale, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Marseille and Alès from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Regionale
SNCF | TGV INOUI
ZOU!
TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
Renfe Viajeros
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Marseille to Alès
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