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Compare train and bus for Nice to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 34, while a train costs an average of CHF 61.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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CHF 34 Average price Cheapest | CHF 61 Average price | CHF 74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nice to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Nîmes:
A bus is CHF 28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Nîmes costing on average CHF 61.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
Tickets start at around CHF 34 compared to roughly CHF 74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 40. The journey takes 4h 36m versus 2h 58m 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 Nice to Nîmes
How to get from Nice to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:55 AM 3h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:55 AM 3h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus8:55 AM 3h45 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) CHF 14 1 One-way 0 transfers
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476411:24 AM 5h09 Nice-Ville 4:33 PM Nîmes station CHF 57 1 One-way 1 transfer
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47629:25 AM 5h08 Nice-Ville 2:33 PM Nîmes station CHF 58 1 One-way 1 transfer
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47703:24 PM 5h09 Nice-Ville 8:33 PM Nîmes station CHF 59 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus7:15 PM 4h50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 12:05 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
47046:30 PM 4h30 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 11:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM 5h00 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 6:15 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) CHF 16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Nîmes:
A bus is CHF 28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Nîmes costing on average CHF 61.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice Saint-Augustin and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Infobus, Internorte to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nîmes by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Infobus, Internorte.
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