How to travel from Saint-Malo to Nimes, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nimes is around 812km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Nimes.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Distance1,027km (638 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Nimes is around 812km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (450 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Saint-Malo and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Malo and Nimes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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-Malo and Nimes. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo 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 13h 50m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Nimes. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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-Malo and Nimes. The distance is around 1,027km (638 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Nimes

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3h 35m
€180($180)
once daily913km (567 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane3h 55m
€200($200)
hourly812km (505 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane5h 10m
€195($195)
every 3 hours890km (553 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 10m
€190($190)
every 20 mins930km (578 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane and bus5h 10m
€175($175)
every 20 mins1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Caen, plane and bus6h 30m
€270($270)
twice daily1,122km (697 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€205($205)
5 times a week1,125km (699 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€68($68)
5 times a week1,067km (663 miles)
Drive
9h 45m
€140($140)
on demand1,027km (638 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