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Compare train and bus for Tours to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tours to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $89 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of $89, while a train costs an average of $192.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$89 Average price Cheapest | $192 Average price | $182 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration Fastest 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Nîmes:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Nîmes costing on average $192.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
Tickets start at around $89 compared to roughly $182 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93. The journey takes 11h 43m versus 7h 4m 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 Tours to Nîmes
How to get from Tours to Nîmes by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Tours to Nîmes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8314 · 971512:13 PM5h29Tours station5:42 PMNîmes station$2291One-way1 transfer
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8314 · 971512:13 PM5h29Tours station5:42 PMNîmes station$2291One-way1 transfer
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8318 · 62275:16 PM5h26Tours station10:42 PMNîmes station$2831One-way1 transfer
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5260 · 98127:44 AM5h51Tours station1:35 PMNîmes station$2531One-way2 transfers
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5284 · 98362:41 PM6h54Tours station9:35 PMNîmes station$2941One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Nîmes:
A bus is $102 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Nîmes costing on average $192.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 13m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tours and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Tours, Gare routiere Vaucanson and arrive in Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
- Trains mostly depart from Tours station and arrive in Nîmes station.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Nîmes by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Nîmes by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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