How to travel from Nimes to Nancy, France

The distance between Nimes and Nancy is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Nimes to Nancy by bus, plane, train 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 and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €410($415)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin and then to Nancy.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance655km (407 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Nancy by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 8h 50m. 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 €410 ($415).

The distance between Nimes and Nancy is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 558km (347 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Nimes and Nancy by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €410 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Nancy. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Le Creusot Montceau Montchanin. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nimes and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 5hrs, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nimes and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 50m 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 655km (407 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Nancy is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €440 ($445).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Nancy

Transport options from Nimes to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
€410($415)
once daily666km (414 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 35m
€440($445)
every 20 mins765km (476 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 40m
€82($82)
every 20 mins921km (572 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€230($230)
4 times a week981km (610 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu6h 50m
€185($185)
once daily907km (564 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€45($45)
4 times a week670km (416 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€88($88)
on demand655km (407 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy