The distance between Nantes and Nimes is around 671km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Nantes to Nimes by train, 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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Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
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Take the train to Nîmes.
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There are several options for getting from Nantes to Nimes by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 4h 25m. 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 €140 ($140).
The distance between Nantes and Nimes is around 671km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 594km (369 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Nantes and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 45m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Nimes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 5h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nantes and Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nantes and Nimes. The distance is around 872km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 5 similar | 2h 20m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 671km (417 miles) |
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 2h 45m | €155($155) | twice a week | 794km (493 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 45m | €135($135) | once daily | 812km (504 miles) |
Train to Rennes, plane | 3h 45m | €245($245) | every 3 hours | 895km (556 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €210($210) | once daily | 1,030km (640 miles) |
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train | 4h 25m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 773km (481 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 45m | €170($170) | 3 times a week | 1,065km (662 miles) |
Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 9h 5m | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 888km (552 miles) |
Drive | 7h 55m | €115($115) | on demand | 872km (542 miles) |
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