How to Get from Lyon to Nîmes
Lyon to Nîmes is 220 km in a straight line, and the fastest option takes 2h 20m by bus. The trip takes 3h 47m by train.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Lyon to Nîmes by price and travel time (route calculated on 29 October 2026).
- First bus at 04:35, last at 19:00
Compare the ways to get there. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the Whole Journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Nîmes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 220 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search.
220 km in a straight line
Which Way Suits You?
| Transport | Ticket price | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €43Our estimate, not a fare we saw | 3h 47m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Nov 9 | 2h 20mFastestdirect | See Bus details |
| See bus tickets on Omio | |||
- Train€43Our estimate, not a fare we saw3h 47m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Nov 92h 20m · directFastestSee Bus details
These figures come from different days, and some are our estimates. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Nîmes: Cheapest or Fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Nîmesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Lyon to Nîmes
FlixBus publishes departures from 04:35 to 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | · | 04:35 | 19:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
All departures FlixBus
- 04:35
- 07:30
- 16:00
- 19:00
All departures BlaBlaCar Bus
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and Arrival
Ticket Prices on This Route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Nov 9.
Operators Seen on These Journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus.
How the Trip from Lyon to Nîmes Works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 29 October 2026. Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Nîmes, about 2h 40m. In total it's roughly €12 over 2h 40m, direct, no transfers.
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Lyon to Nîmes: Common Questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Nîmes?
Routavio's route check on 29 October 2026 puts the most useful route at about 2h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Nîmes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:35 and the last at 19:00, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Nîmes leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Nîmes from Lyon?
About 220 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Nîmes cost?
Our estimate for the route we recommend is around €12. We have not seen it as a fare. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Nîmes?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nîmes?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and Method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables. The price here is our estimate, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus
Route calculated: 29 Oct 2026