How to travel from Menton to Nimes, France

The distance between Menton and Nimes is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Menton 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 NimesMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nimes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Menton to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €42 ($42).

The distance between Menton and Nimes is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 252km (157 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Menton and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Menton to Nimes is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €42 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Menton and Nimes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Menton and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO and Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! Alpes-Maritimes run regular bus services between Menton and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 5h 35m.

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 Menton and Nimes. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Nimes

Transport options from Menton to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 15m
€280($280)
once daily564km (351 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
€210($210)
hourly1,471km (914 miles)
Train
4h 45m
€70($70)
every 3 hours373km (232 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€2($2)
twice daily386km (240 miles)
Bus via Le Port - NICE6hrs
€23($23)
twice a week349km (217 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€42($42)
on demand312km (194 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