How to travel from Nimes to Toulouse, France

The distance between Nimes and Toulouse is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Nimes to Toulouse 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 ToulouseNimes 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 Toulouse (TLS).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Toulouse.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Toulouse

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Toulouse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Nimes and Toulouse is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nimes and Toulouse 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 Toulouse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Toulouse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Toulouse. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 40m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Toulouse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Toulouse. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nimes and Toulouse with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Toulouse. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs 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 Toulouse. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Toulouse (TLS). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Toulouse is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Toulouse. Mazamet Airport (DCM) (DCM) and Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) 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 Toulouse. The distance is around 288km (179 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 Toulouse is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Toulouse

Transport options from Nimes to Toulouse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 20m
€145($145)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Bus and Plane2h 40m
€280($280)
every 20 mins418km (260 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€50($50)
every 4 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€20($20)
twice daily290km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€39($39)
on demand288km (179 miles)

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Airports near Toulouse

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

TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Toulouse
DCM
Mazamet Airport (DCM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Toulouse
LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Toulouse