- Must visit
Musée de la Romanité
Flagship archaeology museum facing the Arena, showcasing Nîmes' Roman heritage with major artifacts and a rooftop terrace.
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
21 h 45 m
Average duration
22 h 55 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
1260 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lisbon to Nîmes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lisbon to Nîmes will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 11 buses that leave Lisbon for Nîmes on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 1260 km distance in an average of 22 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 d 25 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.
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NormalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lisbon to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 22h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $204.
Distance: 782 miles (1260 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $412 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 22m Average total duration Fastest 22h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 14m Average total duration 31h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lisbon to Nîmes:
A bus is $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lisbon to Nîmes costing on average $204 (€167).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Train takes on average 31h 44m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€63) compared to roughly $412 (€338) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $336 (€275). The journey takes 22h 52m versus 14h 19m 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 Alsa, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 22h55 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator ALSA BS | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 28h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 21h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 26h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 23h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 27h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $70 |
The table below shows live departures for Lisbon to Nîmes buses for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:35 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 21h45 | 8:20 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Lisboa, Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado | 28h05 | 4:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
3187 | 11:55 AM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 21h55 | 10:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 12:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 24h55 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 24h25 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
4249 | 1:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 24h25 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 2:45 PM Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios | 24h30 | 4:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2 transfers | |
Normal · Normal · Normal | 3:15 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 24h00 | 4:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 25h25 | 5:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
4822 · 51021 | 10:00 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 22h30 | 9:30 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Lisboa, Gare Oriente | 27h10 | 2:35 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Lisbon to Nîmes run on average 9 times per day, taking around 22h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 782 miles (1260 km) distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 782 miles (1260 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 12:30 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.
Flagship archaeology museum facing the Arena, showcasing Nîmes' Roman heritage with major artifacts and a rooftop terrace.
Fine arts museum with French, Italian, and Flemish works, plus a notable Roman mosaic in a calm neoclassical setting.
Contemporary art museum in a landmark Norman Foster building, known for rotating exhibitions and strong modern visual identity.
Formal historic gardens around Roman remains, ideal for strolling, picnics, and classic postcard views of Nîmes.
Historic center of Nîmes with narrow streets, small squares, and many of the city's main monuments within walking distance.
Broad tree-lined promenade near the Arena, useful as a central walking area and meeting point in the city.
The city’s signature dish: salt cod slowly emulsified with olive oil and often milk into a smooth, rich spread or gratin. It is one of Nîmes’ best-known culinary specialties.
A traditional small pastry from Nîmes filled with seasoned veal or pork, sometimes with a hint of lemon or brandade. It is a classic local savory snack.
A slow-cooked stew of Camargue bull beef braised in red wine, often with olives and herbs. It is deeply tied to the Gard and Camargue traditions near Nîmes.
A respected contemporary restaurant in Nîmes known for refined seasonal cuisine, polished service, and an elegant atmosphere. Good choice for a higher-end meal.
An established dining room inside the Musée de la Romanité, offering modern French cooking in a stylish setting with views near the Roman landmarks.
A well-known brasserie on Place du Marché with a lively terrace, serving classic French and regional dishes in a central, relaxed setting.
Generally moderate by French standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service; small change for cafes, bars, and taxis is appreciated but not required.
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Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) -> Nîmes Centre Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lisbon to Nîmes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nîmes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lisbon to Nîmes buses use the Lisboa, Gare Oriente to Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) station pair, with some services arriving at Nîmes, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Lisbon and Nîmes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lisboa, Gare Oriente is 6 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Gare Oriente has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Gare Oriente (in the station), Restaurante Portugália (0.5 km), Pizzeria Luzzo Oriente (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the concourse level.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente.
Available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Gare Oriente: Elevators, ramps.
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios is 4 km from Lisbon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sete Rios (in the station), Restaurante O Padeiro (0.5 km), Tasca da Esquina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios.
Available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lisboa, Terminal Rodoviário de Sete Rios: Elevators, ramps.
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