The distance between Orleans and Nimes is around 644km (400 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Orleans to Nimes 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 Nimes → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes.
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Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Nimes.
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Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Nîmes.
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Take the bus to Montpellier then take the train to Nimes.
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There are several options for getting from Orleans to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Orleans and Nimes is around 644km (400 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (305 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Orleans and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Nimes is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Nimes. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Orleans and Nimes. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orleans and Nimes. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nimes is Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Nimes. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Orleans and Nimes. The distance is around 676km (420 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 25m | €205($205) | hourly | 828km (515 miles) |
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 4h 30m | €160($160) | hourly | 787km (489 miles) |
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane and bus | 4h 10m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 868km (539 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 35m | €215($215) | every 20 mins | 905km (563 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €150($150) | 5 times a day | 808km (502 miles) |
Train via Nevers | 8h 55m | €360($360) | every 20 mins | 644km (400 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | €18($18) | 6 times a week | 762km (473 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 25m | €39($39) | twice daily | 685km (426 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €90($90) | on demand | 676km (420 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.