How to travel from Lyon to Nimes, France

The distance between Lyon and Nimes is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon to Nimes by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Lyon and Nimes is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Lyon and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Nimes is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Nimes. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 25m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Lyon and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Lyon and Nimes. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Nimes. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Lyon and Nimes. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Lyon to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Nimes

Transport options from Lyon to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€60($60)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€17($17)
every 4 hours254km (158 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€34($34)
on demand250km (155 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