How to travel from Versailles to Nimes, France

The distance between Versailles and Nimes is around 672km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Versailles 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 Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train to Nimes

Take the train to Nimes.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nîmes.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Nîmes.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance716km (445 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Nimes

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Nimes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Versailles and Nimes is around 672km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Versailles 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 Versailles to Nimes is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Nimes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Nimes. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Versailles and Nimes with no changeovers required. The train runs 3 times a week and takes 4h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Nimes. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Versailles and Nimes. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Nimes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau, Orly 4 and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Nimes. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Nimes. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nimes. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Versailles and Nimes. The distance is around 716km (445 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 Versailles to Nimes is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Nimes

Transport options from Versailles to Nimes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
3hrs
€170($170)
every 20 mins753km (468 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€140($140)
hourly672km (418 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane3h 30m
€215($215)
once daily711km (442 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane3h 55m
€185($185)
hourly726km (451 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Bus4hrs
€195($195)
every 20 mins803km (499 miles)
Train to Nimes + 1 similar
3h 55m
€135($135)
5 times a day709km (441 miles)
Train4h 45m
€130($130)
3 times a week711km (442 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€46($46)
4 times a week735km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand716km (445 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