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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Madrid
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Madrid among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 36m. 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 $37, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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$80 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price |
14h 46m Average total duration 14h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 6h 36m 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.
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How to get from Nîmes to Madrid by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Madrid is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
31867:35 PM14h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
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31867:35 PM14h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)9:55 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
097309:01 AM7h17Nîmes station4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$2711One-way0 transfers
Other options
Normal · Normal1:15 AM13h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$721One-way1 transfer
Normal1:15 AM15h30Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:25 PM13h05Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)10:30 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$881One-way0 transfers
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IB117210:50 AM8h55Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)7:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
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IB117211:50 AM7h55Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)7:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1931One-way1 transfer
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IB11728:40 AM11h05Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)7:45 PMMadrid Barajas Airport$1931One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Madrid:
A train is $1 (€0.87) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nîmes to Madrid costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 5m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Madrid 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 Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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