How to travel from Strasbourg to Nimes, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Nimes is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €320($320)
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Train

Take the train to Nîmes.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance739km (459 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €320 ($320).

The distance between Strasbourg and Nimes is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Strasbourg and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Nimes is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €320 ($320).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Nimes. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 20m.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Nimes. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Strasbourg and Nimes. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. 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 Strasbourg and Nimes. The distance is around 739km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Nimes

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Nimes

Transport options from Strasbourg to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
€320($320)
once daily627km (390 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train2h 50m
€170($170)
hourly692km (430 miles)
Plane and Bus2h 55m
€220($220)
every 20 mins708km (440 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
€140($140)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard5h 35m
€145($145)
twice daily768km (477 miles)
Bus
10h 15m
€48($48)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€100($100)
on demand739km (459 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