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Compare train and bus for Karlsruhe to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Karlsruhe to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €63, while a train costs an average of €91.
Distance: 405 miles (653 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€91 Average price | €63 Average price Cheapest | €129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration Fastest 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Karlsruhe to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Karlsruhe to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nîmes:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nîmes costing on average €91.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
The journey is about 2h 2m faster (6h 24m by train vs 8h 26m by car) and roughly €39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€91 vs €129). 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 Karlsruhe to Nîmes
How to get from Karlsruhe to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Karlsruhe to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5415311:15 AM 12h20 Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) 11:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 54153
11:15 AM 12h20 Karlsruhe, Hinterm Hauptbahnhof (Südeingang) 11:35 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 9574 · 9879
11:32 AM 7h09 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:41 PM Nîmes station €120 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 9568+98798:06 AM 10h35 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:41 PM Nîmes station €105 1 One-way 1 transfer- ICE 277+
87424+987910:01 AM 8h40 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:41 PM Nîmes station €113 1 One-way 2 transfers - 4717+87418+9879
8:10 AM 10h31 Karlsruhe Hbf 6:41 PM Nîmes station €114 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:55 PM 16h50 Karlsruhe Hbf 4:45 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €57 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
4:05 AM 14h55 Karlsruhe Hbf 7:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) €60 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nîmes:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nîmes costing on average €91.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Karlsruhe and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nîmes by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
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