How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes is around 597km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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 NimesSaint-Jean-de-Luz if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau and then to Nimes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance597km (371 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes is around 597km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes. Trains depart once daily and will take around 6h 35m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes. The distance is around 597km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Nimes

Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
€180($180)
once daily846km (525 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train3h 60m
€295($295)
once daily978km (608 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train4hrs
€485($485)
every 2 hours1,333km (828 miles)
Train
6h 35m
€95($95)
once daily640km (398 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€38($38)
twice daily626km (389 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€105($105)
on demand597km (371 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