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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Nîmes is to bus which costs €80 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Nîmes is to fly and train which takes 5h 50m and costs €170 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Nîmes?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at NIMES, Gare Parnasse via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Nîmes?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Nîmes. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Nimes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Mainz to Nîmes?

The distance between Mainz and Nîmes is 1236 km. The road distance is 901 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Nîmes without a car is to train via Paris which takes 9h 28m and costs €120 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Mainz to Nîmes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Nîmes bus from?

Mainz to Nîmes bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Nîmes train from?

Mainz to Nîmes train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Nîmes?

The best way to get from Mainz to Nîmes is to train via Paris which takes 9h 28m and costs €120 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €110 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Mainz to Nîmes bus arrive?

Mainz to Nîmes bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at NIMES, Gare Parnasse station.

Where does the Mainz to Nîmes train arrive?

Mainz to Nîmes train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Nîmes?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Nîmes is 901 km. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Mainz to Nîmes.

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

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Mainz to Nîmes - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Mainz 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken HbfRe3
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Paris l'Est82
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to NimesTgv
9h 28m
€125–453
Bus via Mainz, Römisches Theater
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
16h 19m
€44–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to NIMES, Gare Parnasse
15h 35m
€81–103
Drive 901 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Nîmes901 km
8h 17m
€139–201
Fly Frankfurt to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)FRA - MRS
2. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
6h 8m
€120–281
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, HauptbahnhofS6
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to NimesTgv
10h 3m
€124–375
Fly Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Nimes
5h 50m
€172–342
Fly Frankfurt to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)FRA - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
8h 45m
€165–587
Fly Frankfurt to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)FRA - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Nimes
8h 21m
€137–325
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
4. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Nimes
8h 24m
€116–318

Mainz to Nîmes by train and foot

26Weekly Services

9h 28mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,235.7 km
Duration: 9h 28m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Nîmes, France?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nimes via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris l'Est, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to NIMES, Gare Parnasse once a week. Tickets cost €75–95 and the journey takes 13h 55m.

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