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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a train costs an average of $153.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration Fastest 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg 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 Madrid to Nîmes:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $195 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $137. The journey takes 14h 0m versus 9h 51m 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 Madrid to Nîmes
How to get from Madrid to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal11:30 PM15h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal11:30 PM15h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$721One-way0 transfers
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5089910:15 AM5h05Madrid Barajas Airport3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$4301One-way1 transfer
Other options
03083+97068:27 AM11h48Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:15 PMNîmes station$1481One-way1 transfer- 0972512:50 PM7h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:23 PMNîmes station$1641One-way0 transfers
- 03083+97048:27 AM10h42Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes7:09 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$1921One-way1 transfer
- Normal11:00 PM15h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM13h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses8:20 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$811One-way0 transfers- FlixBus8:50 PM13h35Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses10:25 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$831One-way0 transfers
AF1401 · AF7336+508976:00 AM16h35Madrid Barajas Airport10:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$3921One-way2 transfers- AF1401 · AF7334+508996:00 AM9h20Madrid Barajas Airport3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$4021One-way2 transfers
- AF1401 · AF7336+510226:00 AM12h25Madrid Barajas Airport6:25 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$4181One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nîmes:
A bus is $95 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $153.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
- Around 11 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nîmes by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Internorte, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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