How to travel from Madrid to Nîmes

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Compare train and bus for Madrid to Nîmes

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł121. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł121, and a train costs an average of zł499.

Distance: 475 miles (765 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

zł211

Average price

Cheapest

zł753

Average price

zł721

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

14h 29m

Average total duration

13h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

7h 0m

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30m

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9h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.8 - 1.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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AVE

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of zł211.

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

A bus is zł543 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average zł753.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 7h 0m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 59m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Madrid and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.

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from Madrid to Nîmes

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:14 AM16h01
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    4:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2341One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • AlsaNormal · Normal
    12:14 AM16h01
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    4:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2341One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • IberiaIB1169+BlaBlaCar Bus50899
    10:15 AM5h05
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    7541One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • AVE03091 · 09725
    8:57 AM11h26
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:23 PMNîmes station
    7821One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03311 · 09725
    6:27 AM13h56
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:23 PMNîmes station
    7961One-way
    1 transfer
  • AVE03123 · 09725
    12:27 PM7h56
    Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes
    8:23 PMNîmes station
    8871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:50 PM13h35
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    10:25 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2701One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:30 PM15h10
    Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
    2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2701One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    11:00 PM15h40
    Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
    2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2701One-way
    0 transfers
  • IberiaIB1169+BlaBlaCar Bus51022
    10:15 AM8h10
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:25 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    7541One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1401 · AF7334+BlaBlaCar Bus50899
    6:00 AM9h20
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    8981One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1401 · AF7334+BlaBlaCar Bus51022
    6:00 AM12h25
    Madrid Barajas Airport
    6:25 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    8981One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Madrid 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 Madrid to Nîmes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Madrid and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Madrid to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of zł211.

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

A bus is zł543 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average zł753.

The fastest way to travel from Madrid to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 7h 0m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 13h 59m.

The distance from Madrid to Nîmes is approximately 475 miles (765 km).
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Nîmes is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid 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 Madrid to Nîmes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Nîmes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Nîmes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Nîmes by bus.
  • Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nîmes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Nîmes with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
Omio customers who travel from Madrid 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.

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