How to travel from Paris to Nîmes

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Compare train and bus for Paris to Nîmes

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł238 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł238, while a train costs an average of zł473.

Distance: 359 miles (579 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

zł473

Average price

zł238

Average price

Cheapest

zł862

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 5m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 11m

Average total duration

8h 41m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 19m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF | Intercités de nuit

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of zł238.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Nîmes:

A bus is zł235 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Nîmes costing on average zł473.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Nîmes is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 9h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Paris and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Nîmes among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 44m faster (4h 35m by train vs 7h 19m by car) and roughly zł389 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł473 vs zł862). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Paris to Nîmes

How to get from Paris to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Paris to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3159 · 4705
    11:55 PM10h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    10:45 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2511One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus3159 · 4705
    11:55 PM10h50
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    10:45 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2511One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9711
    6:42 AM3h00
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    9:42 AMNîmes station
    3951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6229
    10:42 AM3h00
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    1:42 PMNîmes station
    4511One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12339
    10:42 AM3h00
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    1:42 PMNîmes station
    4511One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9715
    2:42 PM3h00
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    5:42 PMNîmes station
    5111One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus3159 · 3187
    11:55 PM10h55
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    10:50 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2511One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50617
    9:45 PM9h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:50 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2561One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 PM9h15
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    6:15 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)
    2601One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Paris to Nîmes

Travel to Nîmes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Paris to Nîmes.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Paris and Nîmes including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Nîmes is a bus with an average price of zł282.

This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Nîmes:

A bus is zł264 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Nîmes costing on average zł546.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Nîmes is by train with an average journey time of 4h 0m.

Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 58m.

The distance from Paris to Nîmes is approximately 359 miles (579 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Nîmes is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Nîmes:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Nîmes station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Nîmes, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Nîmes by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Nîmes by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Nîmes with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Nîmes often also extend their vacation to go to Arras, Barcelona, Montpellier, Marseille, Madrid. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Nîmes and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Nîmes to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Nîmes, you can attend a live performance at the Théâtre de Nîmes, enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic city center, or visit the Carré d'Art, a contemporary art museum and library. Experience local cuisine at the bustling Les Halles de Nîmes market or take a day trip to the nearby Pont du Gard, a stunning Roman aqueduct. Explore best sights like Arènes de Nîmes, a well-preserved Roman amphitheater, Maison Carrée with its impressive Corinthian columns, the historic Jardins de la Fontaine, and Tour Magne for panoramic city views. Don't miss the Musée de la Romanité, showcasing Roman history and artifacts.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Nîmes, allowing time to visit its Roman monuments like the Arena and Maison Carrée, and enjoy the local culture and cuisine.

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