There are 6 ways to get from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train
best- Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Intercités
5h 11m€90–190Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nîmes to Bordeaux529.4 km
6h 26m€34Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus 718 / ...
9h 12m€47–82Drive 528.1 km
- Drive from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeauxcar 528.1 km
4h 51m€82–118Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
4h 12m€74–213Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
3h 52m€88–244
Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux is to rideshare which costs €34 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €85 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux. However, there are services departing from Gare Feucheres and arriving at Bordeaux via Nîmes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nimes and arriving at Bordeaux St Jean. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Nîmes (Station) and Bordeaux is 553 km. The road distance is 528.1 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €190.
The train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs every two hours.
Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nîmes station.
Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €90 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Nîmes (Station), France and Bordeaux, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean every 2 hours. Tickets cost €90–190 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–270
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €35–160
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 Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–190
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Nîmes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €34
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.
Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux St Jean station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Nîmes (Station) to Bordeaux.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nîmes (Station) and Bordeaux. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.