There are 8 ways to get from Barcelona to Nîmes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, train (Renfe), or rideshare
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 Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain 9737 / ...
3h 40m€45–110Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Nîmes389.4 km
4h 42m€25Bus via Montpellier
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 11m€26–60Drive 388.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Nîmescar 388.9 km
3h 45m€63–91Fly, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
5h 48m€52–206Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h€26–65Train, bus
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Gironatrain R11
- Take the bus from Girona - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 44m€31–59Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Cerberetrain Re
- Take the train from Cerbere to Nimestrain Ter
6h 53m€58–129
Barcelona to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station station and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Nimes. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Barcelona and Nîmes is 394 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €110.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Barcelona to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Nîmes, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–120
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Cerbere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Girona - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Barcelona to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Barcelona to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Nîmes is 389 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Barcelona to Nîmes.
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There are 2240+ hotels available in Nîmes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Nîmes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















