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Compare train and bus for Geneva to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $53, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nîmes:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nîmes costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 19m faster (3h 27m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly $132 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($61 vs $192). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Nîmes
How to get from Geneva to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM 6h50 Geneve, Place Dorcière 7:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM 6h50 Geneve, Place Dorcière 7:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $45 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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98129:24 AM 4h10 Geneva station 1:34 PM Nîmes station $97 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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98365:24 PM 4h11 Geneva station 9:35 PM Nîmes station $97 1 One-way 1 transfer
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971511:57 AM 5h45 Geneva station 5:42 PM Nîmes station $114 1 One-way 2 transfers
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68253:24 PM 4h10 Geneva station 7:34 PM Nîmes station $152 1 One-way 1 transfer
5709 · 47046:45 AM 16h15 Genève, Gare Routière 11:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LX580+
5099010:35 AM 10h10 Geneva International Airport 8:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
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LX580+
5099010:05 AM 10h40 Geneva International Airport 8:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
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509907:40 AM 13h05 Geneva International Airport 8:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Nîmes:
A bus is $8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nîmes costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Genève, Gare Routière and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, AVE to go to Nîmes by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Internorte.
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