How to travel from Nantes to Nimes, France

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.

9 routes found

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 to Montpellier (MPL), Train

Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train

Take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance872km (542 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Nimes

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nantes to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Nimes

Transport options from Nantes to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train + 5 similar
2h 20m
€140($140)
every 3 hours671km (417 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train2h 45m
€155($155)
twice a week794km (493 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
€135($135)
once daily812km (504 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane3h 45m
€245($245)
every 3 hours895km (556 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€210($210)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train4h 25m
€130($130)
every 4 hours773km (481 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 45m
€170($170)
3 times a week1,065km (662 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean9h 5m
€135($135)
4 times a day888km (552 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand872km (542 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