There are 5 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Lyon
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain Tgv
4h 23m€67–162Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 25m€30–65Drive 294.9 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmescar 294.9 km
4h 9m€46–66Train
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Nimestrain Ter
5h 24m€50–100Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 35m€36–66
Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs €45 - €70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station station and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Nimes. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Nîmes is 482 km. The road distance is 294.9 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Nimes via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Nîmes.
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