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Compare train and bus for Tarragona to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $12 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 $12, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 245 miles (395 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Tarragona to Nîmes:
A train is $44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Nîmes costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43. The journey takes 7h 36m versus 4h 54m 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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97041:26 PM5h43Tarragona station7:09 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$831One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
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97041:26 PM5h43Tarragona station7:09 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$831One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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97087:56 AM5h14Tarragona station1:10 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$1491One-way1 transfer
Other options
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970412:56 PM6h13Tarragona station7:09 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$831One-way1 transfer
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970412:26 PM6h43Tarragona station7:09 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$831One-way1 transfer
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970411:56 AM7h13Tarragona station7:09 PMNîmes Pont du Gard$831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus1:05 AM8h05Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses9:10 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)$871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tarragona to Nîmes:
A train is $44 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Tarragona to Nîmes costing on average $56.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
- Around 23 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Tarragona station and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Buses mostly depart from Tarragona, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa, Empresa Plana to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with AVE, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Renfe Viajeros, Renfe to go to Nîmes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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