How to get from Paris to Nîmes
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Nîmes by price and travel time.
- 581 km as the crow flies
- 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
3h 45m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€271
Cheapest
8h 30m
direct
Bus
€34
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Nîmes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 23m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 581 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €34, on Thu, Oct 15.
581 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €138Checked Oct 19 | 4h 35m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €76Reading date not recorded | 5h 23m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€138Checked Oct 194h 35m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€76Reading date not recorded5h 23m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 30m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Nîmes: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris → Montpelliertrain
SNCF·3h 29m - 2Montpellier → Nîmesbus
FlixBus·35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Paris to Nîmes
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:00 and the last at 21:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 19:00 | 21:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 21:45 | 22:45 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 19:00
- 19:45
- 20:00
- 20:45
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 21:45
- 22:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
SNCFParis-MontpellierBook →FlixBusMontpellier-Nîmes, Paris-Nîmes, Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport-Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport, Marseille Provence-Nîmes-Arles-Camargue AirportBook →
Air FranceParis Charles de Gaulle-Montpellier-Méditerranée AirportSee live options and dates →
Transavia FranceParis Orly-Marseille ProvenceSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France, Transavia France; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Nîmes works
Start with a SNCF train from Paris to Montpellier, about 3h 29m. Transfer in Montpellier and continue by FlixBus bus on to Nîmes (35 min). In total it's roughly €76 over 5h 23m, 1 transfer.
Paris to Nîmes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Nîmes?
The most useful route takes about 5h 23m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Nîmes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 19:00 and the last at 21:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Nîmes?
9 a day with FlixBus, between 19:00 and 21:45.
Is there a train from Paris to Nîmes?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Nîmes from Paris?
About 581 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Nîmes cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €76. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Nîmes?
On this route you travel with SNCF, FlixBus, Air France, Transavia France.
Can you get from Paris to Nîmes without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Nîmes?
Usually 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, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026