How to travel from Chamonix to Nimes, France

The distance between Chamonix and Nimes is around 393km (244 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 NimesChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nimes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance393km (244 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Chamonix and Nimes is around 393km (244 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Chamonix and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Nimes is to drive which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Chamonix and Nimes. Trains depart every 3 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon - Perrache Bus Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Nimes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Nimes. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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 Chamonix and Nimes. The distance is around 393km (244 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

How do I get from Chamonix to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Nimes

Transport options from Chamonix to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
5h 10m
€235($235)
every 20 mins578km (359 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€215($215)
every 3 hours513km (319 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€32($32)
every 20 mins506km (315 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€53($53)
on demand393km (244 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