How to travel from Lille to Nîmes

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Nîmes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $80 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, while a train costs an average of $140.

Distance: 473 miles (762 km)

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Driving

$140

Average price

$80

Average price

Cheapest

$300

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 56m

Average total duration

12h 26m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 16m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of $80.

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

A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nîmes costing on average $140.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Nîmes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 12h 56m.

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

The journey is about 4h 41m faster (4h 35m by train vs 9h 16m by car) and roughly $160 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($140 vs $300). 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 Lille to Nîmes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 50617
    5:35 PM13h15
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:50 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50429 · 50617
    5:35 PM13h15
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:50 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12536
    4:54 PM4h41
    Lille-Europe
    9:35 PMNîmes station
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5120
    3:14 PM5h03
    Lille-Europe
    8:17 PMNîmes station
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9810 · 12181
    7:23 AM4h59
    Lille-Europe
    12:22 PMNîmes station
    $1471One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9836
    4:54 PM4h41
    Lille-Europe
    9:35 PMNîmes station
    $1821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM16h00
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    7:00 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $681One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM16h05
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:05 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:55 PM14h15
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    12:10 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    $731One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille 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 Lille to Nîmes.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of $80.

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

A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Nîmes costing on average $140.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Nîmes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 35m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 12h 56m.

The distance from Lille to Nîmes is approximately 473 miles (762 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Nîmes is:
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille 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 Lille to Nîmes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Nîmes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Nîmes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV to go to Nîmes by train.
  • Travel with Volotea to go to Nîmes by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nîmes by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Nîmes:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV.
Omio customers who travel from Lille 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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