How to travel from Nimes to Bordeaux, France

The distance between Nimes and Bordeaux is around 467km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bordeaux.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance530km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Bordeaux

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Bordeaux by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nimes and Bordeaux is around 467km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Nimes and Bordeaux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Bordeaux is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Bordeaux, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Bordeaux. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 4h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Nimes and Bordeaux. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Bordeaux. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Bordeaux with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 7h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Bordeaux. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 55m 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 Bordeaux. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Bordeaux (BOD). instead which will take 3h 10m.

The closest major airport to Bordeaux is Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux. Laleu Airport (LRH) (LRH) and Bellegarde Airport (LIG) (LIG) 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 Bordeaux. The distance is around 530km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Bordeaux is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Bordeaux

Transport options from Nimes to Bordeaux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€145($145)
once daily722km (448 miles)
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly2h 50m
€225($225)
hourly467km (290 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 10m
€62($62)
every 20 mins607km (377 miles)
Train
4h 55m
€90($90)
every 4 hours553km (344 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
€35($35)
5 times a week533km (331 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€72($72)
on demand530km (330 miles)

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Airports near Bordeaux

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

BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bordeaux
LRH
Laleu Airport (LRH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Bordeaux
LIG
Bellegarde Airport (LIG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Bordeaux