How to travel from Metz to Nimes, France

The distance between Metz and Nimes is around 646km (402 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Metz to Nimes by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €575($575)
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3 similiar routes

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Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard

Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance706km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Metz to Nimes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €575 ($575).

The distance between Metz and Nimes is around 646km (402 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 604km (375 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Metz and Nimes by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €575 ($575).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Metz and Nimes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Metz and Nimes. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Metz and Nimes. The distance is around 706km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €575 ($575).

How do I get from Metz to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Nimes

Transport options from Metz to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 40m
€575($575)
once daily646km (402 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 20m
€555($555)
once daily773km (480 miles)
Train to Luxembourg, plane3h 45m
€400($400)
every 2 hours837km (520 miles)
Train and Plane4h 10m
€155($155)
once daily890km (553 miles)
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard + 1 similar
6h 30m
€145($145)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Train6h 30m
€140($140)
twice daily905km (562 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€42($42)
twice daily723km (449 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand706km (439 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