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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 $32. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $133.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price | $192 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration Fastest 7h 0m 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 |
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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 $145 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
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)$491One-way0 transfers
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Normal11:30 PM15h10Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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5089910:15 AM5h05Madrid Barajas Airport3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$5291One-way1 transfer
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0972512:50 PM7h33Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:23 PMNîmes station$1581One-way0 transfers
Normal11:00 PM15h40Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$491One-way0 transfers
4822 · 506186:30 AM15h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:50 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$601One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:14 AM14h26Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)2:40 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$611One-way1 transfer
AF1401 · AF7336+
508976:00 AM16h35Madrid Barajas Airport10:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$3261One-way2 transfers
AF1401 · AF7334+
508996:00 AM9h20Madrid Barajas Airport3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$3721One-way2 transfers
AF1401 · AF7340+
508976:00 AM16h35Madrid Barajas Airport10:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$3861One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nîmes:
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $201 (€164).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 59m.
- 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.
- 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 AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Nîmes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Nîmes by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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