There are 4 ways to get from Tarragona to Nîmes by train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train (Renfe)
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Train
best- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona-Santstrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Nimestrain 9737 / ...
5h 51m€56–125Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tarragona 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
7h 51m€35–77Drive 477.6 km
- Drive from Tarragona to Nîmescar 477.6 km
4h 30m€77–112Train via Cerbère
- Take the train from Tarragona to Barcelona Santstrain R15 / ...
- Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Portboutrain R11
- Take the train from Port-Bou to Nimestrain Ter
9h 8m€70–150
Tarragona to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarragona to Nîmes is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Tarragona to Nîmes is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarragona to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarragona to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Tarragona and arriving at Nimes via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Tarragona and Nîmes is 478 km. The road distance is 477.6 km.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €55 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Tarragona to Nîmes, including transfers.
Tarragona to Nîmes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, depart from Tarragona station.
Tarragona to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Tarragona station.
The best way to get from Tarragona to Nîmes is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Tarragona, Spain and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Tarragona to Nimes via Barcelona-Sants in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tarragona to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 and Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 7h 51m.
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
- Phone
- +34 977 55 36 80
- Website
- empresaplana.cat
Bus from Tarragona to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- empresaplana.cat
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Booking & Getting There
Tarragona to Nîmes bus services, operated by Empresa Plana, arrive at Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 station.
Tarragona to Nîmes train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarragona to Nîmes is 478 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Tarragona to Nîmes.
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