How to travel from Arcachon to Nimes, France

The distance between Arcachon and Nimes is around 585km (364 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon 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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Train to Pessac Alouette, plane

Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nimes.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance585km (364 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Arcachon and Nimes is around 585km (364 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 450km (280 miles)

It takes around 5h 45m to get from Arcachon and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Arcachon and Nimes. The distance is around 585km (364 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Nimes

Transport options from Arcachon to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€135($135)
once daily766km (476 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€125($125)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane4h 20m
€235($235)
every 3 hours1,267km (787 miles)
Train
5h 45m
€90($90)
every 4 hours611km (380 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€43($43)
every 4 hours595km (370 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus8hrs
€35($35)
4 times a week591km (367 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand585km (364 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