How to travel from Nimes to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Nimes and Strasbourg is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nimes to Strasbourg 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 StrasbourgNimes 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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Strasbourg.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Nimes and Strasbourg is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Nimes and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Strasbourg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Nimes and Strasbourg. Buses run twice daily and take around 10hrs 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Strasbourg (SXB). instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Strasbourg

Transport options from Nimes to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 15m
€320($320)
once daily628km (390 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 60m
€220($220)
every 20 mins708km (440 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€140($140)
every 20 mins768km (477 miles)
Bus
10hrs
€48($48)
twice daily763km (474 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand739km (459 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg