There are 6 ways to get from Barcelona to Nîmes centre by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, 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 54m€45–120Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Nîmes389.4 km
4h 49m€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
6h€34–55Drive 388.7 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Nîmes centrecar 388.7 km
3h 44m€73–106Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Boutrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Nimestrain Ter
7h 28m€63–133Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1133 / ...
7h 29m€39–56
Barcelona to Nîmes centre by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes centre is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes centre is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Barcelona station to Nîmes centre. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Arenes via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Parnasse. The journey, including transfers, 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 centre is 395 km. The road distance is 388.7 km.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes centre without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €120.
The train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes takes 3h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Barcelona to Nîmes centre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Barcelona to Nîmes centre train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Barcelona to Nîmes centre is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Nîmes centre, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes 3 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 centre via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station, Parnasse, and Arenes in around 6h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +34 900 41 00 41
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
Train from Barcelona-Paseo De Gracia to Port-Bou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–45
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Website
- Rodalies de Catalunya
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Port-Bou to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Port-Bou to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Barcelona to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45
- Website
- Sindbad
- 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 centre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Barcelona to Nîmes centre train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Nîmes centre is 389 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Barcelona to Nîmes centre.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Barcelona and Nîmes centre. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.