There are 10 ways to get from Switzerland to Nîmes by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Nimestrain Tgv
7h 56m€161–256Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 9m€47–86Drive 633.5 km
- Drive from Zurich to Nîmescar 633.5 km
6h 41m€113–163Fly Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
5h 55m€99–318Train, bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
9h 33m€154–266Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Geneva Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Annecy to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sudtrain K21
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Nimestrain Tgv
11h 32m€95–160Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
6h 35m€140–352Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
7h 4m€81–229Fly Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane ZRH - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 55m€157–360Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
5h 22m€66–288
Switzerland to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Nîmes is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Nîmes is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs €65 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Nimes via Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
The distance between Switzerland and Nîmes is 778 km. The road distance is 633.5 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €160 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Switzerland to Nîmes, including transfers.
Switzerland to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Switzerland to Nîmes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Nîmes is to train which takes 7h 56m and costs €160 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 9m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Nimes via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Zürich HB, Zürich, and Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 11h 9m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Flights from Zurich Airport to Fréjorgues Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–490
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Genève-Aéroport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €95–140
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Zürich to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Switzerland to Nîmes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Nîmes is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Switzerland to Nîmes.
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