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Compare train and bus for Rouen to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rouen to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $100 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $100, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 416 miles (671 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$100 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $251 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration Fastest 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Rouen to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Nîmes:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Nîmes costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
Tickets start at around $100 compared to roughly $251 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $152. The journey takes 11h 39m versus 8h 35m 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 Rouen to Nîmes
How to get from Rouen to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rouen to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:50 PM 14h25 Rouen 5:15 AM Nîmes $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

2:50 PM 14h25 Rouen 5:15 AM Nîmes $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:50 PM 14h25 Rouen 5:15 AM Nîmes $58 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

5:10 AM 14h55 Rouen 8:05 PM Nîmes $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
1:50 PM 14h25 Rouen 4:15 AM Nîmes $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Rouen to Nîmes:
A bus is $57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rouen to Nîmes costing on average $157.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 9m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rouen and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Rouen-Rive-Droite and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Rouen, Avenue Champlain and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nîmes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nîmes by bus.
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