The distance between La Rochelle and Nimes is around 667km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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 → La Rochelle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nimes.
Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.
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There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).
The distance between La Rochelle and Nimes is around 667km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 504km (313 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from La Rochelle and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 15m, 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 La Rochelle and Nimes. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre and Tauzia. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 La Rochelle and Nimes. The distance is around 710km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Nantes, plane + 6 similar | 4h 25m | €175($175) | once daily | 936km (581 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 802km (498 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5hrs | €185($185) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane | 5h 15m | €265($265) | every 4 hours | 667km (415 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 10m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 915km (569 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | €155($155) | every 20 mins | 926km (575 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus | 5h 20m | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 807km (501 miles) |
Train | 7h 15m | €125($125) | every 4 hours | 746km (464 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | €15($15) | 4 times a week | 750km (466 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €95($95) | on demand | 710km (441 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.