How to travel from Geneva to Nîmes

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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 $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $106.

Distance: 185 miles (299 km)

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Driving

$106

Average price

$37

Average price

Cheapest

$197

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 32m

Average total duration

6h 2m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 46m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

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CO2 emissions

SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nîmes costing on average $106.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 32m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Geneva and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Nîmes among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 25m faster (3h 21m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly $91 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($106 vs $197). 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.

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from Geneva to Nîmes

How to get from Geneva to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM6h30
    Genève, Gare Routière
    5:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal
    10:45 AM6h30
    Genève, Gare Routière
    5:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9756+SNCF | TGV INOUI12181
    8:30 AM3h52
    Geneva station
    12:22 PMNîmes station
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TER96574+SNCF | TGV INOUI12536
    5:24 PM4h11
    Geneva station
    9:35 PMNîmes station
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96574+SNCF | TGV INOUI9836
    5:24 PM4h11
    Geneva station
    9:35 PMNîmes station
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • TER96572+SNCF | TGV INOUI5120
    3:58 PM4h19
    Geneva station
    8:17 PMNîmes station
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • InternorteNormal
    10:45 AM6h30
    Genève, Gare Routière
    5:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3816 · 3186
    11:35 AM7h55
    Genève, Gare Routière
    7:30 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:25 PM8h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:05 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX2807+Helvetic AirwaysLX580+BlaBlaCar Bus4704
    10:00 AM13h00
    Geneva International Airport
    11:00 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $5231One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLX2805+Helvetic AirwaysLX580+BlaBlaCar Bus4704
    7:15 AM15h45
    Geneva International Airport
    11:00 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $5231One-way
    2 transfers
  • SwissLX2807+Helvetic AirwaysLX580+BlaBlaCar Bus50897
    10:00 AM12h35
    Geneva International Airport
    10:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $5291One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Nîmes

Travel to Nîmes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Nîmes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Geneva and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of $37.

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

A bus is $69 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Nîmes costing on average $106.

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 32m.

The distance from Geneva to Nîmes is approximately 185 miles (299 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Nîmes is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Nîmes:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Nîmes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus to go to Nîmes by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nîmes by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Geneva to Nîmes:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Internorte, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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.

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