There are 11 ways to get from Zurich 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
6h 53m€161–248Bus
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
10h 6m€45–82Drive 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
8h 50m€153–258Bus, 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
10h 12m€94–157Fly 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 Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Nimestrain
7h 11m€175–454Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
- Take the train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Nimestrain
7h 33m€115–408Train to Basel, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
- Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
6h 25m€73–317Fly Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
- Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
- Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nimestrain
9h€147–391
Zurich to Nîmes by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Nîmes is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Nîmes is to fly and train which takes 5h 55m and costs €95 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich 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 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Nimes via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Zurich and Nîmes is 777 km. The road distance is 633.5 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €160 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Zurich to Nîmes, including transfers.
Zurich to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.
Zurich to Nîmes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Nîmes is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs €160 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Nîmes, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Nimes via Mulhouse and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–330
Flights from Zurich Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–370
Flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–400
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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
- €16–27
- 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
Zurich to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Zurich to Nîmes train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Nîmes is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Zurich to Nîmes.
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