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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Nîmes among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 401 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£99 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Besançon to Nîmes, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Nîmes:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nîmes costing on average £99.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 57m.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (4h 10m by train vs 5h 14m by car) and roughly £15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£99 vs £114). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Nîmes from Besançon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Besançon to Nîmes is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Nîmes are Montpellier, Avignon, Arles, Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Nîmes on Omio.
Montpellier is a youthful city in southern France, known for its students, elegant old centre and sunny Mediterranean character. Medieval lanes, lively squares and modern architecture give it an energetic but relaxed feel.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Arles is known for its Roman monuments and its close association with Van Gogh. The compact Provençal centre feels historic yet lived-in, with art, café life and the Camargue close at hand.
Marseille is France's oldest city, known for its busy Mediterranean port and multicultural energy. The Vieux-Port, Le Panier and the sea give it a rugged, sunlit character.
Aix-en-Provence is known for its elegant old town, fountains and ties to Cézanne. Its leafy streets, markets and café life give the city a refined but relaxed Provençal character.
Travel to Nîmes easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Besançon to Nîmes.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Nîmes:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nîmes costing on average £99.
Other travel options to Nîmes take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 57m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and Nîmes as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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