The distance between Tours and Nimes is around 670km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Tours 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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Fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes.
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Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nîmes.
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There are several options for getting from Tours to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Tours and Nimes is around 670km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Tours and Nimes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tours to Nimes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Tours to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Nimes. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tours and Nimes. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tours 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 9h 50m.
FlixBus, Blablabus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus and Swiss PostAuto run regular bus services between Tours and Nimes. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Nimes. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tours and Nimes. The distance is around 710km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 2h 40m | €160($160) | every 20 mins | 670km (416 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 60m | €190($190) | every 20 mins | 863km (536 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 10m | €205($205) | once daily | 989km (615 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 30m | €210($210) | every 20 mins | 855km (531 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 35m | €220($220) | every 20 mins | 944km (587 miles) |
Train to Nantes, plane and bus | 4h 35m | €185($185) | every 20 mins | 980km (609 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | €165($165) | 5 times a week | 902km (561 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 50m | €48($48) | twice daily | 751km (467 miles) |
Bus via Clermont Ferrand | 11h 60m | €30($30) | once a week | 748km (465 miles) |
Drive | 6h 40m | €95($95) | on demand | 710km (441 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nimes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.