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Compare bus and train for Lyon to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł82 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł82, while a train costs an average of zł218.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł82 Average price Cheapest | zł218 Average price | zł317 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 zł136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nîmes costing on average zł218.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around zł82 compared to roughly zł317 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł235. The journey takes 3h 0m versus 2h 45m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
- 9312910:30 AM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:30 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)zł601One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9312910:30 AM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:30 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)zł601One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 552111:05 AM1h17Lyon Part Dieu12:22 PMNîmes stationzł2141One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 68216:40 AM1h24Lyon Part Dieu8:04 AMNîmes stationzł2141One-way0 transfers
- 1218111:05 AM1h17Lyon Part Dieu12:22 PMNîmes stationzł2281One-way0 transfers
- 98368:10 PM1h25Lyon Part Dieu9:35 PMNîmes stationzł2421One-way0 transfers
- 506173:35 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:50 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)zł791One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:30 AM3h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:40 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)zł931One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:00 AM3h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)12:10 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)zł951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Nîmes:
A bus is zł136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Nîmes costing on average zł218.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
- Around 14 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nîmes by train.
- 14 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, BlaBlaCar, Internorte.
- 7 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE, TGV, Renfe Viajeros.
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