How to travel from Arles to Nimes, France

The distance between Arles and Nimes is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 24min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Nimes by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out NimesArles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration28min
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes - Gare Routiere.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated by

Gard - liO Occitanie

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Nîmes.

  • Duration24min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Taxi Grès

+ 2 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration24min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Arles to Nimes by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1hr. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 24min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Arles and Nimes is around 34km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 28km (17 miles)

It takes around 28min to get from Arles and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 24min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Nimes is to take a taxi which takes around 24min and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Nimes. It typically takes around 28min and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 28min.

SNCF run train services between Arles and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 28min, 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 Arles and Nimes. It typically takes around 1hr and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Arles and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1hr.

Gard - liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Arles and Nimes. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 28min.

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 Arles and Nimes. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 24min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 28min and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Nimes

Transport options from Arles to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
28min
€10($10)
every 4 hours41km (25 miles)
Bus
1hr
every 4 hours34km (21 miles)
Taxi
24min
€95($95)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
24min
€5($5)
on demand34km (21 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