How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes is around 414km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde 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 NimesBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Nimes.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rodez then take the bus to Millau - Gare Routière / SNCF and then to Montpellier - Mosson TW1 TW3 then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes is around 414km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

SNCF run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5hrs, 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Nimes. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

How do I get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Nimes

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
€75($75)
4 times a day510km (317 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€30($30)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 35m
€35($35)
every 4 hours414km (257 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€88($88)
on demand489km (304 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