There are 5 ways to get from Salou to Nîmes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, 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 Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain 9737 / ...
6h 23m€56–138Bus via Montpellier
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 5m€43–72Drive 490.2 km
- Drive from Salou to Nîmescar 490.2 km
4h 38m€92–133Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Nimestrain 9725
6h 52m€66–99Bus
- Take the bus from Tarragona to Nîmesbus FlixBus N1133
9h 59m€49–74
Salou to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salou to Nîmes is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Salou to Nîmes is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Salou to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Salou - Av. Països Catalans and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Tarragona - Bus Station and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Salou to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Port Aventura and arriving at Nimes via Tarragona and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Salou and Nîmes is 488 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.
The best way to get from Salou to Nîmes without a car is to train via Barcelona which takes 6h 23m and costs €55 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Salou to Nîmes, including transfers.
Salou to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tarragona - Bus Station.
Salou to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Salou to Nîmes is to train via Barcelona which takes 6h 23m and costs €55 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Salou, Spain and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Port Aventura to Nimes via Tarragona and Barcelona-Sants in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salou - Av. Països Catalans to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Tarragona - Bus Station and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 9h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- 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 Camp De Tarragona to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Tarragona - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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 Tarragona - Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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 Tarragona to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Salou to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Salou to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salou to Nîmes is 490 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Salou to Nîmes.
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