How to travel from Nimes to Bayonne, France

The distance between Nimes and Bayonne is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nimes to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BayonneNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance577km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Nimes and Bayonne is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (293 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Nimes and Bayonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 30m, 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 Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Bayonne with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 40m.

Blablabus and ALSA run regular bus services between Nimes and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m 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 Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 577km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Bayonne

Transport options from Nimes to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 35m
€180($180)
once daily833km (517 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly3h 25m
€295($295)
once daily965km (600 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly4h 10m
€315($315)
hourly1,371km (852 miles)
Train
6h 30m
€95($95)
4 times a day618km (384 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€20($20)
once daily588km (365 miles)
Bus to Irun9h 45m
€66($66)
every 20 mins684km (425 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€105($105)
on demand577km (359 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne