Driving from Rome to Nîmes
Nîmes lies 698 km (434 mi) west of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 39 min without stops, over roughly 852 km (529 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Rome | Nîmes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | France |
| Population | 2.3 million | 148,236 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
What changes when you arrive in Nîmes
Crossing from Italy into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from Rome to Nîmes
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Staying in Nîmes
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Common questions
How far is Nîmes from Rome?
698 km (434 mi) in a straight line, west of Rome; by road roughly 852 km (529 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Nîmes by car?
About 10 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Nîmes?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nîmes?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.