- Must visit
Cité de l'Espace
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$13
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$18
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 49 m
Buses on Sep 19
16
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nîmes to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Toulouse will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 16 buses from Nîmes to Toulouse, including 12 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 235 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 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.
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50895 · 50486
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $56.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Nîmes to Toulouse:
A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Toulouse costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65. The journey takes 4h 15m versus 2h 57m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Toulouse buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50895 · 50486 | 1:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 5h35 | 7:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
93129 · 50486 | 1:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 5h35 | 7:10 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 5h15 | 7:20 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50899 · 50844 | 3:25 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h20 | 7:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h40 | 7:50 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51022 · 50590 | 6:30 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h15 | 10:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h50 | 10:55 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 7:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h10 | 11:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3186 | 7:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h10 | 11:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
FlixBus | 1:30 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 3h35 | 5:05 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h05 | 11:50 AM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h30 | 2:45 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 4h40 | 5:25 PM Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nîmes to Toulouse run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 146 miles (235 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 146 miles (235 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Toulouse — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Toulouse trip today.
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Fine arts museum in a former abbey, known for Romanesque sculptures, paintings, and tranquil cloisters near Saint-Sernin.
Contemporary art museum inside a former slaughterhouse, featuring major exhibitions and a lively riverside cultural setting.
Toulouse's grand central square, framed by arcades and the Capitole. The city's main meeting point and top orientation stop.
Canal du Midi promenade shaded by plane trees, ideal for walking or cycling away from busy city streets.
Lively square lined with terraces and animated by local life, just beside Saint-Sernin and the historic center.
Slow-cooked white bean stew with Toulouse sausage, duck confit, and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish and a major symbol of southwestern cuisine.
Fresh pork sausage seasoned simply and traditionally grilled or cooked in cassoulet. It is one of Toulouse’s best-known charcuterie specialties.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat. Common across the southwest, it is a classic bistro staple often served with potatoes or beans.
Michelin-starred dining focused on refined regional ingredients and modern French technique in an intimate, polished setting.
Long-established institution specializing in cassoulet and regional southwest dishes. Traditional, busy, and popular with locals and visitors alike.
Classic Toulouse address serving generous southwest fare, especially duck and cassoulet, in a warm and traditional dining room.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nîmes to Toulouse 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 Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nîmes to Toulouse buses use the Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair, with some services arriving at Toulouse, Airport. Use this guide to compare Nîmes and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
Toulouse, Airport is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Toulouse, Airport. ATMs are available at Toulouse, Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Airport.
Available at Toulouse, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Airport: The station is wheelchair accessible.
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