The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Nîmes
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Nîmes is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Nîmes will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 8 buses that leave Lyon for Nîmes on Wed, Jun 10, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest buses will take 3 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
541538:55 PM2h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€161One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM3h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:05 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:35 AM3h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:10 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM5h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:25 AMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€271One-way0 transfers
Normal8:50 PM2h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€301One-way0 transfers
541538:55 PM2h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€161One-way0 transfers
Normal8:50 PM2h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€301One-way0 transfers
Normal8:50 PM2h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:00 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:00 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€401One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:00 PM3h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)10:05 PMNîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse)€231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 217 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Nîmes bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Nîmes buses for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h10 | 10:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h00 | 7:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h05 | 10:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 5h10 | 1:25 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h35 | 8:10 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Nîmes
Buses from Lyon to Nîmes run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €9 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 217 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte from Lyon to NîmesYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Nîmes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa, Internorte for as low as €9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Nîmes
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Nîmes by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nîmes, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Nîmes
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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