- 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
$54
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
9 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 12 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Nîmes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Nîmes will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $54.
Of the 8 buses that leave Paris for Nîmes on Tue, Jun 09, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 579 km distance in an average of 10 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 10 h 45 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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3159 · 50989Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris 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 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price | $226 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Paris to Nîmes:
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Nîmes costing on average $117 (€95).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 49m.
Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $226 (€184) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $168 (€137). The journey takes 8h 49m versus 7h 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, 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 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Nîmes buses for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 12h20 | 7:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h20 | 7:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 12h05 | 10:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
3157 · 51028 | 7:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h55 | 7:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 9h15 | 6:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 10h30 | 8:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 11h30 | 10:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 11h10 | 10:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 9 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 10h10 | 10:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Paris to Nîmes run on average 13 times per day, taking around 8h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 359 miles (579 km) distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 359 miles (579 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
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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Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) -> Nîmes Centre Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris 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.

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