How to travel from Nimes to Antibes, France

The distance between Nimes and Antibes is around 261km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes to Antibes 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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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others

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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance261km (162 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Antibes by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).

The distance between Nimes and Antibes is around 261km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Nimes and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Antibes is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Antibes. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Antibes. 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 3h 25m.

SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Antibes. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Nimes and Antibes. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cannes and Gare SNCF de Cannes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Antibes. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Antibes. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Nimes and Antibes. The distance is around 261km (162 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Nimes to Antibes

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Antibes

Transport options from Nimes to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 25m
€78($78)
every 3 hours329km (204 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
€18($18)
once daily265km (164 miles)
Bus to Nice Airport4h 35m
€23($23)
twice a week326km (203 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€35($35)
on demand261km (162 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes