How to travel from Bayonne to Nimes, France

The distance between Bayonne and Nimes is around 579km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bayonne 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 NimesBayonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Nimes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance579km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bayonne and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Bayonne to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Bayonne and Nimes is around 579km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Bayonne and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bayonne to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Bayonne and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayonne and Nimes. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bayonne to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Bayonne and Nimes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Bayonne and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bayonne to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni and ALSA run regular bus services between Bayonne and Nimes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayonne to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. 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 Bayonne and Nimes. The distance is around 579km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayonne to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bayonne and Nimes

Transport options from Bayonne to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€180($180)
once daily834km (518 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 45m
€295($295)
once daily966km (601 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train3h 45m
€485($490)
every 2 hours1,321km (821 miles)
Train
6hrs
€95($95)
4 times a day618km (384 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€37($37)
every 20 mins603km (375 miles)
Bus to Nimes9hrs
€66($66)
twice daily689km (428 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€105($105)
on demand579km (359 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