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Compare train and bus for Tarragona to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tarragona to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, while a bus costs an average of $59.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Tarragona to Nîmes
Compare the available ways to get from Tarragona to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Nîmes:
A train is $48 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Nîmes costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $96 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $86. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 4h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Tarragona to Nîmes
How to get from Tarragona to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tarragona to Nîmes is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 AM 8h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 9:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus1:05 AM 8h05 Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses 9:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
097253:40 PM 5h12 Camp de Tarragona 8:52 PM Avignon TGV $97 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Nîmes:
A train is $48 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Nîmes costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 7m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tarragona and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Trains mostly depart from Tarragona station and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, AVE to go to Nîmes by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nîmes by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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