- Must visit
Musée de la Romanité
Roman history museum facing the arena, featuring immersive displays, mosaics, and archaeology from ancient Nemausus.
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
13 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 39 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
765 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Madrid to Nîmes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Madrid to Nîmes will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 24 buses that leave Madrid for Nîmes on Wed, Aug 05, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 765 km distance in an average of 13 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 15 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 13 h 55 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 Madrid to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Madrid to Nîmes:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $202.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $193 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137. The journey takes 13h 59m versus 9h 51m 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, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, 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 Alsa | Departure Time 12:14AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 14h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:14AM | Duration 16h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:14AM | Duration 14h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Internorte | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 15h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 21h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 16h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
The table below shows live departures for Madrid to Nîmes buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Normal · Normal | 11:55 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h19 | 4:14 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h59 | 4:14 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h45 | 7:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 18h30 | 10:25 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h15 | 8:20 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3187 | 8:30 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h20 | 10:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 19h55 | 4:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h35 | 10:25 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 13h35 | 11:30 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 18h50 | 5:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
4249 | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h40 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:00 PM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 15h40 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 11:30 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h10 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal · Normal | 11:45 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h30 | 4:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 11:59 PM Madrid, Intercambiador de Avenida de América | 16h16 | 4:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:59 PM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 21h06 | 9:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 2 transfers | |
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Normal · Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h01 | 4:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 12:14 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 14h26 | 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 15h00 | 4:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
Normal · Normal | 1:15 AM Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) | 16h55 | 6:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
54152 | 8:35 AM Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses | 14h30 | 11:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Madrid to Nîmes run on average 10 times per day, taking around 13h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:14, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 475 miles (765 km) distance in 12h 50m.
Distance 475 miles (765 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 12h 50m |
First bus 12:14 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 56 days |
Discover the best of Nîmes — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Nîmes trip today.
Roman history museum facing the arena, featuring immersive displays, mosaics, and archaeology from ancient Nemausus.
Major fine arts museum with French, Italian, and Flemish works plus a striking Roman mosaic display.
Contemporary art museum by Norman Foster, known for rotating exhibitions and its dialogue with the Maison Carrée.
Formal 18th-century gardens around Roman remains, ideal for strolling, shade, fountains, and classic city views.
Grand square in front of the Maison Carrée, lively and elegant, with strong heritage atmosphere day and night.
Central square known for markets, events, and everyday local life, surrounded by historic façades and terraces.
Brandade de morue is a creamy salt cod and olive oil emulsion from nearby Nîmes, often served with bread or potatoes. It is one of the city’s signature specialties.
Gardianne de taureau is a Camargue bull stew simmered in local red wine, olives, and herbs. It reflects the ranching traditions of the Gard and Camargue.
Picholine olives from the Gard are crisp green olives with a fruity, slightly peppery taste. They are a classic local aperitif product around Nîmes.
Casual central restaurant appreciated for fresh market cooking, regional flavors, and a friendly terrace atmosphere.
Michelin-starred dining near the Maison Carrée, known for refined seasonal cuisine and polished service in an elegant contemporary setting.
Reliable traditional address for Gard and Camargue dishes, with a warm bistro feel and a strong focus on local products.
Moderate for southern France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Nice or Paris, while transit and sights are fairly priced for tourists.
Service is included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up. Small change is fine in cafés.
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Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) -> Nîmes Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Madrid 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 Madrid to Nîmes buses use the Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses to Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) station pair, with some services arriving at Nîmes, Gare Routière. Use this guide to compare Madrid and Nîmes bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Brillante (0.5 km), La Taberna de Domínguez (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the waiting area.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
Available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses: Elevators, ramps.
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) is 12 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid) has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Rodilla, Mahoudrid
ATMs are aTMs located throughout T4, major cards accepted .
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid).
Available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid): Step-free access, elevators, accessible toilets.
Madrid, Avenida de América is 3 km from Madrid city centre. Public transport options include:
Madrid, Avenida de América has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafetería de la estación (in the station), Restaurante El Rincón (0.5 km), La Vaca Argentina (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and on the second floor.
Ticket office support is available at Madrid, Avenida de América.
Available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Madrid, Avenida de América: Elevators, ramps.
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