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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Alès
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 bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€54 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Alès:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Alès costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Alès take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
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How to get from Lyon to Alès by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Alès is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 AM3h16Lyon11:56 AMAlès€541One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:40 AM3h16Lyon11:56 AMAlès€541One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:05 AM2h25Lyon12:30 PMAlès€701One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:40 AM3h40Lyon11:20 AMAlès€641One-way0 transfers
12:10 PM2h43Lyon2:53 PMAlès€691One-way0 transfers
10:10 AM2h35Lyon12:45 PMAlès€851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Alès:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Alès costing on average €54.
Other travel options to Alès take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 57m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Alès as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Montpellier Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Alès station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Renfe Viajeros, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Alès by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Alès by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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