How to travel from Nimes to Versailles, France

The distance between Nimes and Versailles is around 670km (417 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Nimes to Versailles by train, bus, car, plane and tram. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Paris Orly (ORY).

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train to Paris Gare de Lyon

Take the train to Paris Gare de Lyon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance714km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Versailles by train, bus, car, plane and tram. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Nimes and Versailles is around 670km (417 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nimes and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Versailles is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Versailles. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nimes and Versailles with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 25m.

TGV inOui run train services between Nimes and Versailles. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Orly 4, Massy - Palaiseau RER and Gare de Massy Palaiseau. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Nimes and Versailles. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 45m 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Paris Orly (ORY). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 714km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Versailles

Transport options from Nimes to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 5m
€140($140)
hourly670km (417 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 20m
€170($170)
every 20 mins752km (468 miles)
Bus to Marseille - Marseille Provence Airport, Fly4h 10m
€195($195)
every 20 mins803km (499 miles)
Train, Tram and Plane3h 45m
€185($185)
hourly724km (450 miles)
Train to Paris Gare de Lyon + 2 similar
3h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours709km (441 miles)
Train3h 50m
€135($135)
5 times a day709km (441 miles)
Train to Versailles-Chantiers4h 25m
€130($130)
4 times a week705km (438 miles)
Bus
9h 45m
€46($46)
4 times a week731km (454 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand714km (444 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles