How to travel from Colmar to Nimes, France

The distance between Colmar and Nimes is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Colmar to Nimes by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €460($460)
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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse and then to Nimes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Nimes by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €460 ($460).

The distance between Colmar and Nimes is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 525km (326 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Colmar and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Nimes is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €460 ($460).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Colmar and Nimes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Colmar and Nimes. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Colmar to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Nimes. We recommend that you take a taxi to Strasbourg (SXB) then fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Colmar and Nimes. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Nimes

Transport options from Colmar to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€460($460)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Taxi to Strasbourg (SXB), plane and train3h 20m
€315($315)
hourly746km (464 miles)
Taxi, Plane and Bus3h 25m
€360($360)
every 20 mins762km (473 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
€460($460)
6 times a week928km (577 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€160($160)
twice daily697km (433 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€46($46)
twice daily692km (430 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand666km (414 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