The distance between Lille and Nimes is around 816km (507 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lille 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 → Lille if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.
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Take the train to Nimes.
Take the bus to Paris and then to Nîmes.
There are several options for getting from Lille to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €62 ($62) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Lille and Nimes is around 816km (507 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 762km (474 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Lille and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lille to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €62 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 30m.
TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Nimes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Lille and Nimes. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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 Lille and Nimes. The distance is around 939km (584 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | €260($260) | once daily | 816km (507 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 10m | €130($130) | every 20 mins | 918km (570 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €230($230) | hourly | 876km (544 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 25m | €95($95) | every 20 mins | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | €200($200) | every 20 mins | 1,051km (653 miles) |
Train | 4h 30m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 908km (564 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | €62($62) | 4 times a week | 939km (583 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €125($125) | on demand | 939km (584 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.