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Compare train and bus for Nîmes to Nice
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nîmes to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. 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 €35, while a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 146 miles (235 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€35 Average price Cheapest | €62 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Nîmes to Nice
Compare the available ways to get from Nîmes to Nice, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Nice:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Nice costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €40. The journey takes 4h 37m versus 3h 8m 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 Nîmes to Nice
How to get from Nîmes to Nice by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nîmes to Nice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Normal2:45 PM 5h00 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- Normal
2:45 PM 5h00 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 7:45 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus
9:15 PM 4h00 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 1:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
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465511:26 AM 4h12 Nîmes station 3:38 PM Nice-Ville €59 1 One-way 1 transfer 
9864 · 9830+174953:21 PM 7h14 Nîmes station 10:35 PM Nice-Ville €169 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
8:30 AM 4h00 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €29 1 One-way 0 transfers 
4704 · 5048911:05 PM 9h55 Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) 9:00 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) €34 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nîmes to Nice:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nîmes to Nice costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 7m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nîmes and Nice 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 Nice Saint-Augustin.
- Buses mostly depart from Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) and arrive in Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Infobus to go to Nice by bus.
- Travel with ZOU!, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nice by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Gipsyy, Infobus.
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