The distance between Nice and Nimes is around 281km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Nice to Nimes by 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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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nimes.
Take the bus to Nîmes.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Nimes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).
The distance between Nice and Nimes is around 281km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Nice and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Nimes is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €38 ($38).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Nimes. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nice to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nice and Nimes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Nimes. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport / Promenade and Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nice and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nimes. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Nice and Nimes. The distance is around 281km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €63 ($63).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €63($63) | every 3 hours | 348km (216 miles) |
Bus to Nîmes + 1 similar | 4h 30m | €23($23) | twice a week | 318km (198 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | €2($2) | twice daily | 350km (218 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €38($38) | on demand | 281km (174 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.