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Compare train and bus for Alicante to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alicante to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a train costs an average of €74.
Distance: 454 miles (732 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€42 Average price Cheapest | €74 Average price | €178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration Fastest 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Alicante to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Nîmes:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Nîmes costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
Tickets start at around €42 compared to roughly €178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €137. The journey takes 13h 10m versus 8h 34m 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.
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.
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How to get from Alicante to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alicante to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:50 PM 14h20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 9:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- FlixBus
6:50 PM 14h20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 9:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
6:50 PM 14h20 Alicante, Estación de Autobuses 9:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €73 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alicante to Nîmes:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alicante to Nîmes costing on average €74.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alicante and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alicante-Terminal and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Alicante, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with Renfe EUROMED to go to Nîmes by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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