How to travel from Poitiers to Nimes, France

The distance between Poitiers and Nimes is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Poitiers to Nimes by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance777km (483 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Nimes by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €360 ($360).

The distance between Poitiers and Nimes is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 438km (272 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Poitiers and Nimes by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €360 ($360).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Nimes, 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 Poitiers and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Nimes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 60m, 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 Poitiers and Nimes. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean and Tauzia. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Nimes. The distance is around 777km (483 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €360 ($360).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Nimes

Transport options from Poitiers to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 5m
€360($360)
once daily627km (390 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 15m
€610($610)
every 20 mins732km (455 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 40m
€125($125)
every 20 mins859km (534 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 60m
€230($230)
once daily1,003km (623 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean6h 40m
€150($150)
every 4 hours799km (497 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€20($20)
4 times a week813km (505 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€105($105)
on demand777km (483 miles)

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Airports near Nimes

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

MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Nimes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Nimes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nimes