There are 6 ways to get from Nîmes to Salou by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (Renfe)
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 Barcelona
best- Take the train from Nimes to Barcelona-Santstrain 9742 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
5h 19m€61–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 44m€36–66Drive 489.3 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Saloucar 489.3 km
4h 36m€79–114Train, fly
- Take the train from Nimes to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MRS - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 8m€62–221Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Nimes to Camp De Tarragonatrain 9730
6h 10m€67–96Train, bus
- Take the train from Nimes to Port-Boutrain Ter
- Take the train from Portbou to Barcelona Santstrain R11
- Take the bus from Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia to Salou - Monument Jaume Ibus
10h 33m€88–160
Nîmes to Salou by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Salou is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Salou is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Salou. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Pg. Jaume via Perpignan - Bus Station and Tarragona Estació d'autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Salou. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Port Aventura via Barcelona-Sants and Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
The distance between Nîmes and Salou is 488 km. The road distance is 489.3 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Salou without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Nîmes to Salou, including transfers.
Nîmes to Salou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Salou is to train via Barcelona which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Salou, Spain?
You can take a train from Nimes to Port Aventura via Barcelona-Sants and Tarragona in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Pg. Jaume via Perpignan - Bus Station and Tarragona Estació d'autobusos in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €18–120
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Camp De Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Perpignan - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Perpignan - Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Salou bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Perpignan - Bus Station.
Nîmes to Salou train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Salou is 489 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Nîmes to Salou.
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