How to travel from Arras to Nimes, France
The distance between Arras and Nimes is around 841km (523 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Arras 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.
👋 Also check out Nimes → Arras if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€265($265)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes.
- Duration4h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to TGV Haute-Picardie and then to Avignon TGV then take the bus to Nîmes - Gare Routière.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€420($420)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Nimes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arras to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €82 ($82) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).
The distance between Arras and Nimes is around 841km (523 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 728km (452 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Arras and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arras to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €82 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF and Renfe SNCF run train services between Arras and Nimes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Arras and Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Arras and Nimes. The distance is around 912km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arras to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Nimes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 40m | €265($265) | every 20 mins | 841km (523 miles) |
| Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane | 3h 30m | €215($215) | once daily | 935km (581 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane | 3h 30m | €185($185) | every 3 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, plane | 3h 55m | €235($235) | once daily | 955km (594 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 3h 55m | €150($150) | once daily | 1,004km (624 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 35m | €240($240) | once daily | 970km (603 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €150($150) | once daily | 863km (536 miles) |
| Train via Avignon Tgv | 5hrs | €140($140) | once daily | 876km (544 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €420($420) | 5 times a week | 867km (539 miles) |
| Train to Paris Nord, Bus | 10h 35m | €82($82) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Drive | 8h 15m | €165($165) | on demand | 912km (566 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arras and Nimes
Airlines
Transavia France
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
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Flibco
Airports near Nimes
The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Nimes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Nimes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nimes