What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Nîmes?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nîmes is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Nîmes?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Nîmes is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Nîmes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Nîmes station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Nîmes?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nimes via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Basel to Nîmes?

The distance between Basel and Nîmes is 689 km. The road distance is 590.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Nîmes without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Nîmes?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Basel to Nîmes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nîmes bus from?

Basel to Nîmes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nîmes train from?

Basel to Nîmes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Nîmes?

The best way to get from Basel to Nîmes is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Nîmes bus arrive?

Basel to Nîmes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Nîmes train arrive?

Basel to Nîmes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Basel to Nîmes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nîmes is 591 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Basel to Nîmes.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Nîmes?

Book your Basel to Nîmes train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Nîmes?

Book your Basel to Nîmes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nîmes?

There are 2082+ hotels available in Nîmes.

Basel to Nîmes - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Nîmes by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Nimestrain Tgv
5h 49m
€94–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 30m
€55–86
Drive 590.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nîmescar 590.6 km
6h 46m
€101–146
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimestrain
6h 8m
€81–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
4. Take the bus from Avignon - Pem to NÎMES - Gare Routièrebus 151
12h 30m
€65–115
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimestrain
7h 3m
€123–297
Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
6h 4m
€63–298
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane SXB - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
6h 29m
€113–417

Basel to Nîmes by train (TGV)

12Weekly Trains

5h 49mAverage Duration

€94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 688.8 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Nîmes, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Nimes twice daily. Tickets cost €75–180 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station in around 11h 30m.

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