The distance between Besançon and Nimes is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Nimes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nimes → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).
The distance between Besançon and Nimes is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Besançon and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Nimes is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Nimes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Besançon and Nimes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Nimes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nîmes. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Nimes. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard + 1 similar | 3h 60m | €100($100) | once daily | 540km (336 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus | 6h 10m | €32($32) | every 20 mins | 509km (316 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | €90($90) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.