How to travel from Limoges to Nimes, France

The distance between Limoges and Nimes is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Limoges 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train

Take the train to Montauban Ville Bourbon and then to Nimes.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Limoges and Nimes is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Limoges and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montauban Ville Bourbon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Limoges and Nimes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Limoges and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Limoges and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Limoges and Nimes. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Nimes

Transport options from Limoges to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€210($210)
once daily559km (347 miles)
Train
6h 10m
€90($90)
every 20 mins609km (378 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€36($36)
4 times a day581km (361 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€105($105)
on demand576km (358 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