How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Nimes, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes is around 734km (456 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 Nimes → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€145($145)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes and then to Nîmes.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€560($560)
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Nîmes.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€61($61)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes is around 734km (456 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 638km (397 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nimes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes. Trains depart twice 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
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire 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 Pont Du Gard. 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-Nazaire and Nimes. The distance is around 936km (582 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €560 ($560).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Nimes
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 55m | €145($145) | every 3 hours | 734km (456 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 20m | €140($140) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 40m | €160($160) | once daily | 875km (544 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 10m | €270($270) | every 4 hours | 958km (596 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 5m | €285($285) | once daily | 1,092km (679 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 10m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 837km (520 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 7h 20m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 1,220km (758 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €560($560) | twice a week | 1,130km (702 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 9h 45m | €140($140) | 4 times a day | 952km (591 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 55m | €61($61) | every 20 mins | 959km (596 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €170($170) | on demand | 936km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Nimes
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni
Airports near Nimes
The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from Nimes
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Nimes
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 167km (104 miles) from Nimes