How to travel from Nancy to Nimes, France

The distance between Nancy and Nimes is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nancy 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 Bus

Fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €440($445)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Perrache and then to Nimes.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nancy and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Nancy to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €440 ($445).

The distance between Nancy and Nimes is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Nancy to Nimes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €440 ($445).

The cheapest way to travel between Nancy and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nancy and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nancy to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Perrache and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nancy and Nimes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Nancy and Nimes. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nancy to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nancy and Nimes. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nancy to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Nancy and Nimes. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nancy to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nancy and Nimes

Transport options from Nancy to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
3h 30m
€440($445)
every 20 mins766km (476 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
€245($245)
3 times a week980km (609 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 35m
€82($82)
every 20 mins921km (572 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 5m
€225($225)
3 times a week997km (619 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 55m
€185($185)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€44($44)
once daily660km (410 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€88($88)
on demand655km (407 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