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.
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 Bordeaux → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Bordeaux (BOD).
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Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean.
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €145($145) | once daily | 722km (448 miles) |
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly | 2h 50m | €225($225) | hourly | 467km (290 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 3h 10m | €62($62) | every 20 mins | 607km (377 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 553km (344 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €35($35) | 5 times a week | 533km (331 miles) |
Drive | 4h 50m | €72($72) | on demand | 530km (330 miles) |
Chalair Aviation
The following major airports near Bordeaux offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.