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Compare train and bus for Bordeaux to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Nîmes:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Nîmes costing on average $97 (€81).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
Tickets start at around $97 (€81) compared to roughly $170 (€142) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $73 (€62). The journey takes 5h 23m versus 5h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM8h45Bordeaux2:05 PMNîmes$271One-way0 transfers
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- 5:20 AM8h45Bordeaux2:05 PMNîmes$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:20 AM8h45Bordeaux2:05 PMNîmes$271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:40 PM9h40Bordeaux4:20 AMNîmes$291One-way0 transfers
- 3:05 AM9h00Bordeaux12:05 PMNîmes$291One-way0 transfers
- 4:05 AM9h00Bordeaux1:05 PMNîmes$361One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Nîmes:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Nîmes costing on average $97 (€81).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 58m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nîmes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nîmes by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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