What is the cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

The cheapest way to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes is to bus via Bordeaux which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

The fastest way to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes is to fly and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between La Rochelle and Nîmes?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from La Rochelle - Bus Station station and arriving at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 40m.

Is there a direct train between La Rochelle and Nîmes?

No, there is no direct train from La Rochelle to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from La Rochelle and arriving at Nimes via Bordeaux St Jean. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

How far is it from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

The distance between La Rochelle and Nîmes is 690 km. The road distance is 707.2 km.

How do I travel from La Rochelle to Nîmes without a car?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes without a car is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €120 - €270.

How long does it take to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Nîmes bus from?

La Rochelle to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from La Rochelle - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the La Rochelle to Nîmes train from?

La Rochelle to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from La Rochelle station.

Train or bus from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

The best way to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes is to train which takes 8h 37m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the La Rochelle to Nîmes bus arrive?

La Rochelle to Nîmes bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where does the La Rochelle to Nîmes train arrive?

La Rochelle to Nîmes train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bordeaux Saint-Jean station.

Can I drive from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

Yes, the driving distance between La Rochelle to Nîmes is 707 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from La Rochelle to Nîmes.

How do I get a train ticket from La Rochelle to Nîmes?

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La Rochelle to Nîmes - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from La Rochelle to Nîmes by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LRH - MRS
2. Take the bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
4h 47m
€60–289
Bus via Bordeaux
cheapest
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle to Bordeauxbus FlixBus N711 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Nîmesbus 718 / ...
11h 10m
€48–86
Train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain 591A / ...
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Nimestrain Intercités
8h 37m
€123–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 40m
€50–110
Drive 707.2 km
1. Drive from La Rochelle to Nîmescar 707.2 km
6h 29m
€109–158
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane NTE - MRS
3. Take the bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
6h 59m
€87–258
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BOD - MRS
3. Take the bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
7h 42m
€86–234
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane NTE - MPL
3. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
7h 2m
€84–275
Train to Nantes Atlantique Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Nantestrain
2. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NTE - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
6h 38m
€116–314
Train to Tours Val De Loire Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, bus
1. Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to St Pierre Des Corpstrain
2. Fly from Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane TUF - MRS
3. Take the bus from Marseille Provence Airport to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
6h 24m
€126–457
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from La Rochelle to Bordeaux Saint-Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BOD - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimestrain
7h 36m
€115–280

La Rochelle to Nîmes by train

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8h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 690.3 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between La Rochelle, France and Nîmes, France?

You can take a train from La Rochelle to Nimes via Bordeaux St Jean in around 8h 37m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from La Rochelle - Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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