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Compare train and bus for Barcelona to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €121.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €82 Average price | €121 Average price | €66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration 5h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Barcelona to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Barcelona to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Nîmes:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Nîmes costing on average €82.
A bus is €96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Nîmes costing on average €121.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €66 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €42. The journey takes 5h 44m versus 4h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Nîmes
How to get from Barcelona to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
541525:30 PM 5h35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
541525:30 PM 5h35 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
097378:14 AM 3h41 Barcelona Sants 11:55 AM Nîmes station €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
097254:31 PM 3h52 Barcelona Sants 8:23 PM Nîmes station €69 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:15 PM 5h55 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 11:10 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:25 PM 6h20 Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord 10:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus3:45 PM 7h00 Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants 10:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €25 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Nîmes:
A bus is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Nîmes costing on average €82.
A bus is €96 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Nîmes costing on average €121.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 6h 14m.
- Around 25 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Barcelona Sants and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea to go to Nîmes by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nîmes by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
- 16 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International, Gipsyy, Sindbad, Infobus.
- 3 direct trains per day with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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