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Compare bus and train 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 $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 51m. 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 $36, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$53 Average price Cheapest | $163 Average price |
14h 3m Average total duration 13h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $163 (€131).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 33m.
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.
541528:35 AM14h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:05 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
541528:35 AM14h30Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:05 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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5089910:15 AM5h05Madrid Barajas Airport3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$4791One-way1 transfer
Other options
03081 · 097257:57 AM12h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:23 PMNîmes station$1901One-way1 transfer
03071 · 097256:57 AM13h26Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:23 PMNîmes station$1841One-way1 transfer
03301 · 097256:27 AM13h56Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:23 PMNîmes station$1851One-way1 transfer
4822 · 510216:30 AM15h00Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses9:30 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$481One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal1:15 AM15h00Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$501One-way1 transfer
Normal · Normal12:14 AM16h01Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)4:15 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$501One-way1 transfer
SN3732 · SN3597+
510226:20 AM12h05Madrid Barajas Airport6:25 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$3311One-way2 transfers
SN3732 · SN3597+
508996:20 AM9h00Madrid Barajas Airport3:20 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$3451One-way2 transfers
AF1001 · AF7344+
5089710:05 AM12h30Madrid Barajas Airport10:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$4071One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Nîmes:
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Nîmes costing on average $163 (€131).
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 33m.
- Around 9 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 bus and train 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Nîmes by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
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