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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Nîmes
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
13
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 €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 13 buses that leave Lyon for Nîmes on Sun, Jan 25, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jan 25 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jan 25 the slowest buses will take 3 h 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.
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Compare train and bus for Lyon to Nîmes
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 217 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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, Saturday, January 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h05 | 9:05 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Normal | 7:30 PM Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 3h59 | 11:29 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 5h10 | 2:15 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 51065 | 10:59 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h31 | 2:30 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, January 25 | |||||
| FlixBus | 3:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h55 | 7:35 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h10 | 9:40 AM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 93129 | 9:30 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h00 | 12:30 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 51041 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h40 | 3:40 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) | 3h00 | 6:00 PM Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Lyon to Nîmes
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Buses from Lyon to Nîmes run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:55, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 217 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 217 km |
Average bus duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 31m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa from Lyon to NîmesYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Nîmes with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa for as low as €10. 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.
When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, Perrache Bus Station. When arriving in Nîmes, you can end your journey in coach stations like Nimes, Central Train Station and Nîmes, Avenue du Languedoc (Parking relais Nîmes Parnasse).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Gare Perrache, which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Nimes, Central Train Station, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Nîmes
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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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