How to get from Lyon to Nîmes
- 220 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 3h
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Nîmes. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 220 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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220 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €41Reading date not recorded | 3h 35m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 3hdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€41Reading date not recorded3h 35m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 63h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Nîmes: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Nîmesbus
BlaBlaCar Bus·3h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Lyon to Nîmes
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:35 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 04:35 | 19:00 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 18:30 | 18:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 04:35
- 07:30
- 16:00
- 19:00
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 18:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Nîmes works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Nîmes, about 3h. In total it's roughly €13 over 3h, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Nîmes: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Nîmes?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Nîmes?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:35 and the last at 19:00, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Nîmes?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 04:35 and 19:00.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Nîmes leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Nîmes from Lyon?
About 220 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Nîmes cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €13. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Nîmes?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Nîmes?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026