How to travel from Rouen to Nimes, France

The distance between Rouen and Nimes is around 810km (503 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.

9 routes found

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

1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train and Plane

Take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and then to Nimes.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Distance841km (523 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rouen and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Rouen to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 20m. 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 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Rouen and Nimes is around 810km (503 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 671km (417 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Rouen and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rouen to Nimes is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Rouen and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rouen and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rouen to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF and SNCF run train services between Rouen and Nimes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Rouen and Nimes. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rouen to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rouen and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rouen to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Rouen and Nimes. The distance is around 841km (523 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rouen to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €180 ($180).

How do I get from Rouen to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Rouen and Nimes

Transport options from Rouen to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
4h 40m
€210($210)
hourly843km (524 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane4h 50m
€165($165)
hourly810km (503 miles)
Train to Caen, plane5h 10m
€285($285)
every 4 hours941km (585 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€195($195)
every 20 mins891km (553 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane and bus4h 50m
€215($215)
every 20 mins921km (572 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€180($180)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Train via Avignon TGV5h 50m
€165($165)
once daily858km (533 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
€57($57)
4 times a week860km (534 miles)
Drive
7h 55m
€115($115)
on demand841km (523 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Rouen and Nimes

Airlines

Train operators

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