The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes is around 302km (188 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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 → Clermont-Ferrand if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nîmes.
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Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes is around 302km (188 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nimes is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 25m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Clermont-Ferrand and Nimes. The distance is around 385km (239 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 482km (299 miles) |
Train to Nimes | 5h 25m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 302km (188 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €22($22) | twice daily | 387km (240 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €69($69) | on demand | 385km (239 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
liO Occitanie
The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.