The distance between Nimes and Nice is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nimes to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE).
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Nice Ville.
Take the bus to Nice Airport.
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There are several options for getting from Nimes to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).
The distance between Nimes and Nice is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (145 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Nimes and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Nice. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Marseille St Charles. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
SNCF, Renfe SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Nice. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nice Airport and Aéroport / Promenade. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Nimes and Nice. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nimes and Nice. The distance is around 278km (173 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 2h 25m | €270($270) | once daily | 539km (335 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | €83($83) | every 4 hours | 349km (217 miles) |
Bus to Nice Airport + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €23($23) | twice a week | 317km (197 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €23($23) | twice daily | 316km (196 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €38($38) | on demand | 278km (173 miles) |
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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