How to travel from Grenoble to Nimes, France

The distance between Grenoble and Nimes is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Grenoble 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.

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Train

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Grenoble and Nimes is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Grenoble and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Nimes is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Nimes. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grenoble and Nimes. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 50m, 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 Grenoble and Nimes. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Nimes. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Grenoble and Nimes. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

How do I get from Grenoble to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Nimes

Transport options from Grenoble to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 50m
€115($115)
hourly249km (155 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€18($18)
once daily249km (154 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€33($33)
on demand245km (152 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