How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nimes, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes is around 783km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

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

👋 Also check out NimesLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Train

Take the train to Nantes and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €565($570)

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance857km (533 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nimes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes is around 783km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 7h 15m, 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 Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 3h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Nimes. The distance is around 857km (533 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €565 ($570).

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Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 45m
€155($155)
every 3 hours783km (486 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 5m
€145($145)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 30m
€165($165)
once daily923km (574 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 55m
€150($150)
every 4 hours885km (550 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 15m
€565($570)
twice a week1,179km (732 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean8h 55m
€130($130)
4 times a day849km (527 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
€155($155)
on demand857km (533 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