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Library-museum founded from a scholar’s collection, known for manuscripts, art and cabinet displays in a historic learned setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nîmes to Carpentras is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nîmes to Carpentras will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Sat 14 Nov, we found 2 trains from Nîmes to Carpentras, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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.

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Trains from Nîmes to Carpentras run on average 13 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 20:23. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 38m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 38m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 20:23 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 3 days |
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The table below shows live departures for Nîmes to Carpentras trains for today, Friday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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876366+ 879348 | 13:18 Nîmes station | 1h35 | 14:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
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Library-museum founded from a scholar’s collection, known for manuscripts, art and cabinet displays in a historic learned setting.
Town museum in a grand former bishop’s palace, presenting archaeology, fine art and local history collections in refined interiors.
Art space and museum venue hosting temporary exhibitions and cultural displays inside the Hôtel-Dieu complex in central Carpentras.
Main square lined with historic buildings and cafés, a practical base for exploring the old town and watching daily local life.
Historic quarter around the synagogue, valued for its narrow streets and strong sense of Carpentras’s layered religious history.
Shaded boulevard on the edge of the centre, pleasant for a walk and useful for appreciating the town’s 19th-century urban layout.
Candied cherries and melon from nearby Apt, folded into rich almond cake. A festive Provençal speciality linked to regional fruit growing and pâtisserie.
Dark summer cherries preserved in syrup or liqueur style. Carpentras and the Comtat Venaissin are closely tied to cherry growing and traditional preserves.
A Provençal vegetable stew of courgettes, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and olive oil. It is a regional staple across Vaucluse in the summer.
Refined Provençal restaurant in central Carpentras, known for seasonal produce and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Traditional restaurant serving Provençal and French cuisine in an old-town setting, suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Well-known brasserie style address for traditional French dishes, generous portions and a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Provence. Hotels and dining cost less than Nice or Avignon; local buses are cheap, but summer stays and market-area restaurants raise costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nîmes to Carpentras by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carpentras, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nîmes to Carpentras trains use the Nîmes to Carpentras station pair. Use this guide to compare Nîmes and Carpentras train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nîmes is 1 km from Nîmes city centre. Public transport options include:
Nîmes has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Cheval Blanc, Restaurant La Table du 2
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Nîmes. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Nîmes. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nîmes: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nîmes: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nîmes: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Empire, Hôtel de L'Amphithéâtre, Hôtel Marquis de la Baume.
Carpentras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Perle d'Asie, Le Galusha
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Carpentras. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Carpentras.
Available at Carpentras: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carpentras: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carpentras: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Le Comtadin, Hotel du Fiacre, Safari Hotel Restaurant Hibiscus.
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