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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 an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $160.
Distance: 475 miles (765 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $160 Average price | $230 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Madrid:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Madrid costing on average $160 (€130).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
Tickets start at around $56 (€45) compared to roughly $230 (€186) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $173 (€140). The journey takes 14h 17m versus 9h 57m 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.
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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.
Normal1:15 AM15h30Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal1:15 AM15h30Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)4:45 PMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$491One-way0 transfers
Fastest
097309:01 AM7h17Nîmes station4:18 PMMadrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes$1351One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM16h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)10:15 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$541One-way1 transfer- FlixBus7:05 PM13h35Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)8:40 AMMadrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses$631One-way0 transfers
- Normal · Normal1:15 AM13h20Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)2:35 PMMadrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)$641One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Madrid:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Madrid costing on average $160 (€130).
Other travel options to Madrid take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 8 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar to go to Madrid by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros to go to Madrid by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa, Internorte, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE, Renfe Viajeros.
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