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Compare train and bus for Montpellier to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Montpellier to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Montpellier to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Nîmes:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Nîmes costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
The journey is about 23m faster (31m by train vs 54m by car) and roughly $2 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($14 vs $15). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Montpellier to Nîmes
How to get from Montpellier to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Montpellier to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:15 AM 0h35 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France 9:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus9:15 AM 0h35 Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France 9:50 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
98642:54 PM 0h24 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 3:18 PM Nîmes station $8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
87643210:13 PM 0h33 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 10:46 PM Nîmes station $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
465712:58 PM 0h24 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 1:22 PM Nîmes station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
46614:58 PM 0h24 Montpellier-Saint-Roch 5:22 PM Nîmes station $10 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM 0h50 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 1:50 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $6 1 One-way 0 transfers
Normal1:45 PM 0h55 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 2:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $14 1 One-way 0 transfers
510286:25 AM 0h45 Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière 7:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Nîmes:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Montpellier to Nîmes costing on average $14.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Montpellier-Saint-Roch and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Nîmes by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy to go to Nîmes by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with TER liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités, ZOU!, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187.
- 20 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Infobus, Gipsyy.
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