There are 6 ways to get from Annecy to Nîmes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
3h 57m€77–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 30m€24–45Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Nîmes325 km
4h 13m€24Train #2
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
3h 57m€57–112Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 31m€27–54Drive 324.7 km
- Drive from Annecy to Nîmescar 324.7 km
3h 24m€52–75
Annecy to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Nîmes is to rideshare which costs €24 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Nîmes is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Annecy - Bus Station station and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Nimes via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Annecy and Nîmes is 373 km. The road distance is 324.7 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Annecy to Nîmes, including transfers.
Annecy to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Nîmes train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Nîmes is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Nimes via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 5h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–75
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Annecy to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Annecy to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Annecy to Nîmes train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Nîmes is 325 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Annecy to Nîmes.
Book your Annecy to Nîmes train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Annecy to Nîmes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 2253+ hotels available in Nîmes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Nîmes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.