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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$48 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nîmes:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nîmes costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Nîmes
How to get from Lyon to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:30 AM3h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:40 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 506173:35 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:50 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 552111:05 AM1h17Lyon Part Dieu12:22 PMNîmes station$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1218111:05 AM1h17Lyon Part Dieu12:22 PMNîmes station$671One-way0 transfers
- 981212:10 PM1h24Lyon Part Dieu1:34 PMNîmes station$911One-way0 transfers
- 6805 · 123318:06 AM1h36Lyon Part Dieu9:42 AMNîmes station$881One-way1 transfer
- 9312910:30 AM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:30 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$511One-way0 transfers
- 31864:30 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:30 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:00 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:00 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$591One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nîmes:
A bus is $28 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nîmes costing on average $48 (€38).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 2m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Nîmes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Nîmes by bus.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros, Luxembourg Railways (CFL).
- 13 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
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