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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 $84 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 43m. 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 $84, while a train costs an average of $193.
Distance: 405 miles (653 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$193 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 43m Average total duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 22m Average total duration 12h 52m 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 |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nîmes:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nîmes costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
The journey is about 2h 2m faster (6h 24m by train vs 8h 26m by car) and roughly $53 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($105 vs $157). 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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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.
8:25 AM16h50Karlsruhe1:15 AMNîmes$701One-way0 transfers
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8:25 AM16h50Karlsruhe1:15 AMNîmes$701One-way0 transfers
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8:25 AM16h50Karlsruhe1:15 AMNîmes$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Karlsruhe to Nîmes:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Karlsruhe to Nîmes costing on average $105.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 22m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 7 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Trains mostly depart from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Nîmes by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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