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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 $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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$60 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 5m Average total duration Fastest 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Bordeaux costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
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How to get from Nîmes to Bordeaux by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Bordeaux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4704 · 5048811:05 PM9h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)8:50 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$411One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
4704 · 5048811:05 PM9h45Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)8:50 AMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$411One-way1 transfer
Fastest
47644:36 PM5h15Nîmes station9:51 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1041One-way0 transfers
Other options
47526:35 AM5h19Nîmes station11:54 AMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$621One-way0 transfers
47666:36 PM5h18Nîmes station11:54 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$821One-way0 transfers
47622:36 PM5h18Nîmes station7:54 PMBordeaux-Saint-Jean$1041One-way0 transfers
93129 · 504861:35 PM8h50Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)10:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$541One-way1 transfer
50895 · 504861:35 PM8h50Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)10:25 PMBordeaux, Rue des Terres de Bordes$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:15 AM8h00Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)6:15 PMBordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate$721One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Bordeaux:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Bordeaux costing on average $60 (€49).
Other travel options to Bordeaux take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 11 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, Alsa to go to Bordeaux by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bordeaux by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
- 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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