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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
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Cheapest price
$76
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
3h 33m
Average duration
5h 45m
Trains per day
29
Distance
110 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$110 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $196 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Geneva:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Geneva costing on average $110 (€90).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 43m.
The journey is about 21m faster (3h 45m by train vs 4h 6m by car) and roughly $86 (€71) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($110 (€90) vs $196 (€161)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Geneva trains for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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12188+ 96504 | On time 6:57 AM Nîmes station | 3h38 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12562+ 96510 | 9:32 AM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 5h03 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9862+ 96510 | 9:32 AM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 5h03 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9862+ 96514 | 9:32 AM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 7h03 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6871+ 96510 | On time 10:24 AM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 4h11 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6871+ 96514 | On time 10:24 AM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 6h11 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6871+ 96518 | On time 10:24 AM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 8h11 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
876408+ 12566+ 96518+ 879694 | 10:49 AM Nîmes station | 7h46 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
876408+ 12566+ 96514+ 879694 | 10:49 AM Nîmes station | 5h46 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
876408+ 12566+ 96520+ 879694 | 10:49 AM Nîmes station | 8h46 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 3 transfers | |
9752+ 4655 | On time 11:26 AM Nîmes station | 5h59 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
09737+ 96520 | 11:59 AM Nîmes station | 7h36 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
09737+ 96518 | 11:59 AM Nîmes station | 6h36 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
09737+ 96514 | 11:59 AM Nîmes station | 4h36 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
09737+ 96530 | 11:59 AM Nîmes station | 10h34 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5500+ 96518 | 2:27 PM Nîmes station | 4h08 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5500+ 96520 | 2:27 PM Nîmes station | 5h08 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12184+ 96520 | 2:27 PM Nîmes station | 5h08 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12184+ 96518 | 2:27 PM Nîmes station | 4h08 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9864+ 96520 | 3:21 PM Nîmes station | 4h14 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9864+ 96530 | 3:21 PM Nîmes station | 7h12 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9864+ 96522 | 3:21 PM Nîmes station | 5h14 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9864+ 889386+ 9781 | 3:21 PM Nîmes station | 6h08 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
876420+ 5182+ 96530 | 4:52 PM Nîmes station | 5h41 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5358+ 96530 | 5:02 PM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 5h31 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5358+ 96522 | 5:02 PM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 3h33 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5358+ 889386+ 9781 | 5:02 PM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 4h27 | 9:29 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5182+ 96530 | 5:32 PM Nîmes Pont du Gard | 5h01 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6873+ 96530 | 6:28 PM Nîmes station | 4h05 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Nîmes to Geneva run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€64) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (299 km) distance in 3h 38m.
Distance 185 miles (299 km) |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€64) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 10:09 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
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Best time to book 7 days |
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Most Nîmes to Geneva trains use the Nîmes to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Nîmes and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nîmes is 1 km from Nîmes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nîmes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Cheval Blanc, Restaurant La Table du 2
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nîmes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nîmes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nîmes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nîmes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nîmes: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Empire, Hôtel de L'Amphithéâtre, Hôtel Marquis de la Baume.
Nîmes, Gare Saint Cesaire is 2 km from Nîmes city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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