There are 7 ways to get from Spain to Nîmes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain 9737 / ...
4h 44m€45–111Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Barcelone to Nîmes389.4 km
4h 42m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 11m€26–60Drive 388.9 km
- Drive from Barcelona to Nîmescar 388.9 km
3h 45m€63–91Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport, train
- Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PMI - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
5h 41m€50–187Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Nimestrain Ter
8h 1m€63–131Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport, train
- Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BCN - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
5h 48m€52–206
Spain to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Spain to Nîmes is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Spain to Nîmes is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Spain to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Nimes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Spain and Nîmes is 397 km. The road distance is 388.9 km.
The best way to get from Spain to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Spain to Nîmes, including transfers.
Spain to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.
Spain to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
The best way to get from Spain to Nîmes is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Spain and Nîmes, France?
Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimes 4 times a day. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 3h 40m. TGV inOui also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 5h 11m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Son Sant Joan Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–110
Flights from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
- Website
- BlaBlaCar.es
Rideshare from Barcelone to Nîmes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar.es
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Booking & Getting There
Spain to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.
Spain to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Nîmes is 389 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Spain to Nîmes.
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There are 2253+ hotels available in Nîmes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Spain and Nîmes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.