How to travel from Toulouse to Nimes, France

The distance between Toulouse and Nimes is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Toulouse 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 Bus

Fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated byFlixBus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance290km (180 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulouse and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Toulouse to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €280 ($280).

The distance between Toulouse and Nimes is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (146 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Toulouse and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulouse to Nimes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €280 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulouse and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulouse and Nimes. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Toulouse and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 35m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Toulouse and Nimes. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Toulouse and Nimes. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Toulouse and Nimes with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 3h 55m.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulouse and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulouse to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Toulouse and Nimes. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulouse to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulouse and Nimes

Transport options from Toulouse to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
2h 30m
€280($280)
every 20 mins418km (260 miles)
Train
2h 35m
€50($50)
every 4 hours296km (184 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
€20($20)
twice daily292km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€39($39)
on demand290km (180 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