How to travel from Rennes to Nimes, France

The distance between Rennes and Nimes is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rennes 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 NimesRennes if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €63($63)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance945km (587 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rennes and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Rennes to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €63 ($63) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Rennes and Nimes is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 666km (414 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Rennes and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rennes to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Rennes and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €63 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rennes and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rennes and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 30m.

TGV inOui run train services between Rennes and Nimes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Rennes and Nimes. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rennes to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Rennes and Nimes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rennes to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Rennes and Nimes. The distance is around 945km (587 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rennes to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rennes and Nimes

Transport options from Rennes to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 5 similar
2h 45m
€160($160)
once daily835km (519 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train3hrs
€185($185)
hourly734km (456 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 20m
€170($170)
every 20 mins852km (530 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€180($180)
every 3 hours809km (503 miles)
Fly to Toulouse (TLS), Train4h 50m
€205($205)
every 4 hours864km (537 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 15m
€160($160)
every 20 mins933km (580 miles)
Train
5h 30m
€190($190)
5 times a week1,044km (649 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€63($63)
5 times a week997km (619 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€125($125)
on demand945km (587 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