How to travel from Brest to Nimes, France

The distance between Brest and Nimes is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest to Nimes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes Pont du Gard.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Distance1,169km (726 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Brest to Nimes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €78 ($78) and will take around 17h 50m. 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 €205 ($205).

The distance between Brest and Nimes is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 848km (527 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Brest and Nimes by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €78 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Nimes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Brest and Nimes. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Nimes. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes 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 Brest and Nimes. The distance is around 1,169km (726 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

How do I get from Brest to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Nimes

Transport options from Brest to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€205($205)
hourly925km (575 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train3hrs
€175($175)
4 times a day1,038km (645 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€210($210)
every 20 mins1,025km (637 miles)
Train
7h 55m
€210($210)
twice daily1,293km (803 miles)
Bus
17h 50m
€78($78)
once daily1,274km (792 miles)
Drive
11hrs
€155($155)
on demand1,169km (726 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