How to travel from Calais to Nimes, France
The distance between Calais and Nimes is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Calais 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 → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€280($280)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Nimes.
- Duration5h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Nimes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €85 ($85) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).
The distance between Calais and Nimes is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 813km (505 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Calais and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €85 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Europe. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Nimes. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Calais and Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Calais and Nimes. The distance is around 1,006km (625 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Nimes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 30m | €280($280) | 4 times a week | 925km (575 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 25m | €250($250) | 4 times a week | 984km (611 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 5h 35m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 995km (619 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4hrs | €150($150) | 4 times a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane and bus | 5hrs | €220($220) | 4 times a week | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 1,017km (632 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 7hrs | €185($185) | once a week | 1,028km (638 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 20m | €85($85) | 4 times a week | 1,045km (649 miles) |
Drive | 9h 10m | €135($135) | on demand | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calais and Nimes
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Eurostar
Bus companies
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