How to travel from Rochefort to Nimes, France

The distance between Rochefort and Nimes is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Rochefort 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 to Bordeaux St Jean, plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean and then to Nimes.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Nimes Parking Du Parnasse.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance680km (423 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Rochefort and Nimes is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 481km (299 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Rochefort and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

SNCF run train services between Rochefort and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 55m, 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 Rochefort and Nimes. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle, Bordeaux City Centre and Tauzia. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 5h 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 Rochefort and Nimes. The distance is around 680km (423 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Nimes

Transport options from Rochefort to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane + 5 similar
4h 45m
€180($180)
once daily892km (554 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 55m
€260($260)
every 4 hours639km (397 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€185($185)
4 times a day830km (516 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 30m
€185($185)
4 times a day944km (586 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane and bus4h 60m
€95($95)
every 20 mins778km (483 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
€160($160)
every 20 mins955km (593 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€120($120)
every 4 hours718km (446 miles)
Bus
9h 50m
€22($22)
4 times a week785km (488 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€90($90)
on demand680km (423 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