- Must visit
Musée de la Romanité
Major archaeology museum facing the Arena, presenting Nîmes’ Roman heritage through immersive displays and a rooftop terrace.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
6 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 41 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Geneva to Nîmes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Nîmes will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 6 buses that leave Geneva for Nîmes on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 299 km distance in an average of 6 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 10 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 7 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price | $199 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nîmes:
A bus is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nîmes costing on average $110 (€89).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around $39 (€32) compared to roughly $199 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $160 (€129). The journey takes 5h 53m versus 3h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:29PM | Duration 5h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Nîmes buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:15 AM Geneva | 7h35 | 4:50 PM Nîmes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:35 AM Geneva | 7h55 | 5:30 PM Nîmes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:35 AM Geneva | 7h40 | 6:15 PM Nîmes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:35 PM Geneva | 6h30 | 8:05 PM Nîmes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Geneva | 5h59 | 11:29 PM Nîmes | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 PM Geneva | 6h50 | 2:30 AM Nîmes | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Geneva to Nîmes run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 5h 59m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 5h 59m |
First bus 12:55 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Discover the best of Nîmes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nîmes trip today.
Major archaeology museum facing the Arena, presenting Nîmes’ Roman heritage through immersive displays and a rooftop terrace.
Fine arts museum with French, Flemish, and Italian works, plus a notable Roman mosaic in a calm neoclassical setting.
Contemporary art museum in a landmark Norman Foster building opposite the Maison Carrée, with changing exhibitions.
Elegant 18th-century gardens built around Roman remains, ideal for strolling, photography, and shaded breaks.
Broad central promenade lined with trees and fountains, linking the station area with the historic core.
Lively central square surrounded by historic buildings, a practical reference point for exploring old Nîmes on foot.
A creamy salt cod purée emulsified with olive oil and often milk, one of Nîmes’ signature specialties and a classic of local cuisine.
A small traditional goat’s milk cheese from the nearby Cévennes, often served with bread or salad and closely tied to the region around Nîmes.
A rich Camargue bull stew slowly cooked in red wine, reflecting the pastoral traditions of the nearby Camargue.
A refined contemporary restaurant in Nîmes known for polished seasonal cuisine and an elegant setting, suited to a special meal.
An established gastronomic address offering modern French cuisine with careful presentation and a more intimate dining experience.
A well-known brasserie on Place du Marché, appreciated for its lively terrace, classic French dishes, and central atmosphere.
Prices are moderate by French standards. Casual dining is fair value, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 for cafés is nice; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
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