There are 12 ways to get from León to Nîmes by train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV), bus, train, car, plane, train (Renfe), or towncar
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 Madrid
best- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain Ave
- Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain Ave
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain
9h 59m€134–359Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leon to Estación de autobuses de Burgosbus
- Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Burgos to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
15h 36m€88–141Bus, train
- Take the bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimestrain Ter
14h 12m€100–173Drive 996 km
- Drive from León to Nîmescar 996 km
9h 27m€161–232Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
- Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane OVD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
10h 13m€99–321Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Leon to Zaragoza-Deliciastrain Alv
- Take the train from Zaragoza-Delicias to Nimestrain 9725
12h 35m€160–236Fly León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LEN - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain
8h 27m€167–595Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MAD - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h 20m€109–321Train, bus to Asturias Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Leon to Oviedotrain
- Take the bus from [OVIEDO/UVIÉU] Estación Bus Oviedo IL- Pepe Cosmen [CTA 21470] to [ANZU|Aeropuerto] Aeropuerto - Llegadas [CTA 03073]bus
- Fly from Asturias Airport (OVD) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane OVD - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain
9h 53m€95–323Train to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Leon to Madrid Chamartíntrain
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAD - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimestrain
9h 31m€130–387Bus, towncar to Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the bus from Leon to Vidagobus
- Take a town car from Vidago to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneirotowncar
- Fly from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane OPO - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
12h 31m€257–475Fly León Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from León Airport (LEN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LEN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
8h 57m€391–843
León to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from León to Nîmes is to bus which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from León to Nîmes is to train and fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €100 - €330.
No, there is no direct bus from León to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Estación de autobuses de Burgos and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from León to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Leon and arriving at Nimes via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between León and Nîmes is 1350 km. The road distance is 996 km.
The best way to get from León to Nîmes without a car is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 59m and costs €130 - €360.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from León to Nîmes, including transfers.
León to Nîmes bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Leon station.
León to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Leon station.
The best way to get from León to Nîmes is to train via Madrid which takes 9h 59m and costs €130 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 15h 36m.
What companies run services between León, Spain and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Leon to Nimes via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, and Barcelona-Sants in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Estación de autobuses de Burgos and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 15h 36m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Asturias Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–310
Flights from León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from León Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Palma Mallorca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120–480
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–160
Flights from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–170
Flights from Asturias Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Flights from Francisco De Sá Carneiro Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Oviedo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Renfe AVE
Train from Leon to Madrid Chamartín
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Renfe AVE
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from León to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stop to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- 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
- Phone
- (+351) 220 971 653
- [email protected]
- Website
- VM Transfers
Towncar from Vidago to Porto - Aeroporto Francisco Sá Carneiro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €160
- Website
- VM Transfers
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Booking & Getting There
León to Nîmes bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Burgos station.
León to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid Chamartín station.
Yes, the driving distance between León to Nîmes is 996 km. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from León to Nîmes.
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