How to travel from Nimes to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Nimes and Verdon Gorge is around 222km (138 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nimes to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeNimes if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance222km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Nimes and Verdon Gorge is around 222km (138 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Nimes and Verdon Gorge by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nimes and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you drive to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nimes and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Marseille - St-Charles Bus station and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Blablabus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Nimes and Verdon Gorge. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire. instead which will take 2h 60m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nimes and Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Nimes to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Nimes to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
€110($110)
every 20 mins260km (162 miles)
Train and Bus + 3 similar
2h 60m
€140($140)
6 times a week241km (150 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, Bus3h 35m
€120($120)
every 20 mins268km (166 miles)
Train and Taxi3h 40m
€215($215)
every 4 hours323km (201 miles)
Bus and Taxi4hrs
€105($105)
every 20 mins227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€30($30)
on demand222km (138 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge