How to travel from Quimper to Nimes, France

The distance between Quimper and Nimes is around 925km (575 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Quimper 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €605($605)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then Montpellier and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration15h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)

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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance1,101km (684 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Quimper to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 15h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Quimper and Nimes is around 925km (575 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 801km (498 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Quimper and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Quimper to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Nimes. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Nimes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 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 Quimper and Nimes. It typically takes around 15h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and Montpellier. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Quimper and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Quimper and Nimes. The distance is around 1,101km (684 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around €605 ($605).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Nimes

Transport options from Quimper to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
4hrs
€225($225)
every 4 hours1,026km (638 miles)
Train to Brest, plane4h 30m
€195($195)
once daily1,139km (708 miles)
Train to Brest, plane4h 50m
€280($280)
once daily1,167km (725 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 60m
€170($170)
4 times a day925km (575 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 45m
€185($185)
once daily1,065km (662 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane7h 15m
€170($170)
4 times a day1,027km (638 miles)
Train
7h 50m
€605($605)
3 times a week1,288km (801 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 35m
€44($44)
4 times a week1,140km (708 miles)
Bus via Lyon Perrache16h 35m
€61($61)
twice daily1,200km (746 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€200($200)
on demand1,101km (684 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