How to travel from Bordeaux to Nîmes

There are 2 options to travel between Bordeaux and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of €30.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Nîmes:

A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Nîmes costing on average €44.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 6h 4m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 19m.

The distance from Bordeaux to Nîmes is approximately 253 miles (408 km).

The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Nîmes is:

• Around 11 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Nîmes:

• 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).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Nîmes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Nîmes by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Nîmes by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bordeaux to Nîmes with the following travel companies:

• 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 5 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).

Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Nîmes often also extend their vacation to go to Arras, Paris, Barcelona, Montpellier, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nîmes and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Nîmes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Nîmes, you can attend a live performance at the Théâtre de Nîmes, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center, or visit the Carré d'Art, a contemporary art museum and library. Experience local cuisine at the bustling Les Halles de Nîmes market or take a day trip to the nearby Pont du Gard, a stunning Roman aqueduct. Explore best sights like Arènes de Nîmes, a well-preserved Roman amphitheater, Maison Carrée with its impressive Corinthian columns, the historic Jardins de la Fontaine, and Tour Magne for panoramic city views. Don't miss the Musée de la Romanité, showcasing Roman history and artifacts.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Nîmes, allowing time to visit its Roman monuments like the Arena and Maison Carrée, and enjoy the local culture and cuisine.