There are 5 ways to get from Salou to Nîmes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, train (Renfe), 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 Barcelona
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain 9737 / ...
6h 15m€56–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
8h 49m€36–81Drive 490.2 km
- Drive from Salou to Nîmescar 490.2 km
4h 38m€79–115Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Camp De Tarragona to Nimestrain 9725
6h 52m€66–99Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Passeig de Gràciabus
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Nimestrain Ter
10h 48m€87–158
Salou to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salou to Nîmes is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Salou to Nîmes is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Salou to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Salou, Estación de Autobuses and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Salou to Nîmes, including transfers.
Salou to Nîmes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Salou, Estación de Autobuses 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 15m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h 49m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 8h 49m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 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
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Salou, Estación de Autobuses to Barcelona, Passeig de Gràcia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–27
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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Booking & Getting There
Salou to Nîmes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 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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