How to travel from Annecy to Nimes, France

The distance between Annecy and Nimes is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Annecy to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €49 ($49).

The distance between Annecy and Nimes is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Annecy and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Nimes is to drive which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €49 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Nimes. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Annecy to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Annecy and Nimes. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Annecy and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 6h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Nimes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Nimes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Annecy and Nimes. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Nimes

Transport options from Annecy to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
3h 25m
€230($230)
every 20 mins476km (296 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€180($180)
every 2 hours370km (230 miles)
Train via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud3h 35m
€85($85)
every 2 hours370km (230 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
€25($25)
5 times a week380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€49($49)
on demand361km (224 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes