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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Bordeaux
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Bordeaux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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$51 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest |
7h 31m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Nîmes to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Nîmes to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Bordeaux costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Bordeaux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nîmes station and arrive in Bordeaux-Saint-Jean.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF Intercités, SNCF Intercités de nuit , TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF.
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