How to travel from Nimes to Quimper, France
The distance between Nimes and Quimper is around 915km (569 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Nimes to Quimper 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 Quimper → Nimes if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly
Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Quimper (UIP).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€240($240)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€215($215)
Bus
Take the bus to Montpellier then Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Quimper Est.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€44($44)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Quimper
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nimes to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).
The distance between Nimes and Quimper is around 915km (569 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 801km (498 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Nimes and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nimes to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Nimes and Quimper. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Nimes and Quimper. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 15h 30m 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Nantes (NTE) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,102km (685 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Quimper
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, Fly + 6 similar | 4h 25m | €240($240) | hourly | 1,145km (711 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 35m | €195($195) | once daily | 1,139km (707 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Saint-Roch, plane | 4h 40m | €175($175) | every 4 hours | 1,015km (631 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 45m | €260($260) | once daily | 1,167km (725 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 50m | €180($180) | once daily | 1,080km (671 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 915km (569 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 35m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | €215($215) | 3 times a week | 1,281km (796 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 15h 30m | €44($44) | 3 times a week | 1,138km (707 miles) |
| Bus via Lyon Perrache | 16h 50m | €61($61) | twice daily | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Drive | 10h 15m | €200($200) | on demand | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nimes and Quimper
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Quimper
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Quimper
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Quimper
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Quimper