How to travel from Le Mans to Nimes, France

The distance between Le Mans and Nimes is around 769km (478 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Le Mans to Nimes by train, car, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Distance804km (500 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Le Mans and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Le Mans to Nimes by train, car, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Le Mans and Nimes is around 769km (478 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (351 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Le Mans and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Le Mans to Nimes is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Le Mans and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Le Mans and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Le Mans and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 4h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Le Mans and Nimes. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Le Mans and Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Le Mans to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Massy-TGV then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Le Mans and Nimes. The distance is around 804km (500 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Le Mans to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Le Mans and Nimes

Transport options from Le Mans to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 55m
€190($190)
5 times a day844km (525 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 15m
€205($205)
every 3 hours843km (524 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 15m
€240($240)
every 4 hours938km (583 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 35m
€220($220)
every 20 mins925km (575 miles)
Train to Tours, plane and bus3h 45m
€185($185)
every 20 mins769km (478 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane and bus4h 15m
€180($180)
every 20 mins968km (601 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€160($160)
6 times a week883km (549 miles)
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard4h 35m
€165($165)
once a week883km (549 miles)
Drive
7h 35m
€110($110)
on demand804km (500 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